Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings

The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.

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2100680

Artist

  • Koson
  • Shoson
  • Sozan
  • Jacoulet, Paul
  • Miyashita, Tokio

Subject

  • Abstract
  • Actors & Theater
  • Animals & Fish
  • Architectural
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Birds
  • Bridges
  • Cats & Dogs
  • Children
  • Cityscape
  • Flowers & Gardens
  • Ghosts & Demons (yokai)
  • Insects
  • Landscapes
  • Legends & History
  • Moon & Night
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Music & Dance
  • Nature
  • Pastimes
  • Portraits
  • Rain
  • Rituals & Beliefs
  • Shunga
  • Spring
  • Still Life
  • Summer
  • Tokaido
  • Warriors & Samurai
  • Waterfalls and Rapids
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter

Period

  • 1912 - 1945 (Taisho & Early Showa)
  • 1945 - 1989 (Showa & Postwar Period)
  • 1989 - Today (Heisei & Reiwa)

Medium

  • Prints
  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Small (ie. Chuban)
  • Medium (ie. Oban)
  • Extra Large

8 Products

Red Dragonfly

Miyashita, Tokio

Red Dragonfly

JP-100607

SOLD

Cicada on Willow Tree

Shoson

Cicada on Willow Tree

JPR-91944

SOLD

Tiger Lilies and Butterfly

Shoson

Tiger Lilies and Butterfly

JP5510

SOLD

LES Papillons "Tropiques"

Jacoulet, Paul

LES Papillons "Tropiques"

JP-95314

SOLD

Dragonflies and Hollyhocks

Shoson

Dragonflies and Hollyhocks

JP5508

SOLD

Two Swallows Aiming for Bee

Koson

Two Swallows Aiming for Bee

JPR3-26008

SOLD

Wisteria and Bee

Koson

Wisteria and Bee

JPR1-74292

SOLD

Fireflies

Sozan

Fireflies

JPR3-25980

SOLD