![Untitled [Two women] by Kajita Hanko — Japanese Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, 19th century](https://1.api.artsmia.org/800/135758.jpg)
$500–$4,000. Common prints: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Hanko's refined nihonga-style prints bridge traditional painting and modern printmaking. His early death at 47 limits available works.
"Untitled [Two women]" is a nihonga print by Kajita Hanko, created during the Meiji to Taisho periods. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.
Kajita Hanko 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 bridges traditional Japanese painting and modern printmaking with elegant, sensitive compositions.
This print represents Kajita Hanko's contribution to the nihonga tradition during the Meiji to Taisho 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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Untitled [Two women] was created by Kajita Hanko (梶田半古) in 19th century.
Untitled [Two women] depicts figures, bijin-ga, and abstract.
Untitled [Two women] measures 18.7 × 24.3 cm (Oban format).
