Yoshitoshi Mori (Japanese, 1898-1992), A Rare Original Painting

Charcoal on paper, image of a nude seated woman, signed by the artist together with red artist seal to image, reverse side of frame with artist signature in Japanese and English on rice paper, presented under glass framed in Japan by Kato with beveled mat in giltwood frame, presented together with a book on the artist.

Frame dimensions 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 in.; Sight size 8 x 6 1/2 in.

From the Collection of David and Vidabeth Bensen, collected during the 1960s and 1980s while living in Japan

Mori Yoshitoshi (1898–1992) was a Japanese printmaker associated with the shin-hanga movement, best known for his refined portrayals of Noh and Kabuki theater subjects. Born in Tokyo, he studied traditional painting before turning to woodblock print design, where he developed a distinctive style that blended classical theatrical themes with modern compositional clarity.

Very good condition; overall even toning to paper.