Blue Parrot (Buryu inko), from the series "Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu)"
- Date:
- 1935
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Ishikawa's prints are relatively uncommon in the market. When available, good examples find ready buyers.
From the celebrated 1935 series "Ten Types of Female Nudes" (Rajo jusshu), this color woodblock print pairs a nude female figure with a blue parrot, creating an unexpected dialogue between human and animal beauty. The Japanese title "Buryu inko" references the parrot directly, positioning the bird as more than background decoration. Ishikawa Toraji juxtaposes the soft warmth of the woman's skin against the parrot's cool, electric plumage, using contrasting color temperatures to energize the composition. The series as a whole explored the nude figure in varied moods and settings, and this entry stands out for its introduction of a living companion into the intimate scene.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Blue Parrot (Buryu inko), from the series "Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu)" was created by Ishikawa Toraji (石川寅治) in 1935.
Yes — Blue Parrot (Buryu inko), from the series "Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu)" is part of the Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu) series by Ishikawa Toraji.
Blue Parrot (Buryu inko), from the series "Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu)" was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1935).
Blue Parrot (Buryu inko), from the series "Ten Types of Female Nudes (Rajo jusshu)" depicts birds & flowers.
