Untitled (igawa-sengai)

Medium:: Woodblock print
Format:: Oban
Source:: Japanese Art Open Database

Typical Price

$200–$1,500. Common landscapes: $200–$500. Key value factors: Igawa's landscape prints are affordably priced. Atmospheric scenes in good condition are most collectible.

Description

"Untitled" is a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) print by Igawa Sengai, created during the Taisho and Showa periods. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.

Igawa Sengai approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of printmaking, where the grain of the material, the pressure of the tool, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. His work demonstrates sensitivity to light and seasonal atmosphere.

This print represents Igawa Sengai's contribution to the shin-hanga tradition during the Taisho and Showa periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.