Mai ougi (Fan for Japanese Dance) Woodblock print Signed: pencil-signed on the bottom

Signed: pencil-signed on the bottom margin

Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 15 inches (44

Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 5 and 1/2 inches (19

I heard his complex artworks are made of up to lots of blocks (23-35 blocks)

Artist's red seal on the lower left corner of the image

Mai ougi (Fan for Japanese Dance) Woodblock print Signed: pencil-signed on the bottomExtremely rare woodblock print "Mai Ougi" (Fan for Japanese Dance) is by Shinmei Kato (1910 1998). (Mai ougi) is a folding fan used in Japanese dances. This is a gorgeous Bijin ga woodblock print with spectacular colors. The background is printed in gold mica. Her kimono, make up, and nail polish are soft pink color like a cherry blossom. And these add a precious and fresh atmosphere to this beautiful print. Published by Takamizawa. The title "Mai