- Hōboku (Pasture) - Kabuki actor Adorable Maiko (geisha) against bright

Adorable Maiko (geisha) against bright colors

The background is printed in gold mica

creating a refined and harmonious composition

Sheet number: 6/30

The National Museum of Modern Art

- Hōboku (Pasture) - Kabuki actor Adorable Maiko (geisha) against brightThe superb woodblock print "Hboku" (Pasture) is by Sadao Abe (1910 1969). This heartwarming view of a pasture in Hokkaido is rendered in warm hues, featuring a tranquil scene with sheep. The print originates from an old estate in southern Hiroshima and is rarely seen on the market. The artist's red seal, "Sada," in the lower right corner of the image. It comes with its original folder, titled "Mokuhanga, Hboku, Abe Sadao saku, jizuri"(Tequnique: