vintage japanese shikishi painting nuno a toy robot

a toy robot

From a catalogue of monochrome reproductions that was printed in 1934

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Inspired by vintage Japanese graphic design

vintage japanese shikishi painting nuno a toy robotA striking monochromatic rendering of a flowering cherry branch, this painting is for those who maximise minimalism. Hand painted and affixed to shikishi board, a specially prepared backing with subtle flecking and bold, gold trim that is traditionally used for Sumi ink painting, Shodo calligraphy, or watercolour illustration. This shikishi comes inside a protective paper sleeve.