Ikeda Shoen (1884-1917)

Produced in 1924, this early Jacoulet print appears to reference or pay homage to Ikeda Shoen (1884–1917) — possibly a misreading of "Uemura Shoen" (1875–1949), the celebrated Kyoto bijin-ga painter, with the dates perhaps pointing to an alternative identification. An early 1920s work by Jacoulet would represent some of his first Japanese-style woodblock production, when he was still developing the technical mastery that would define his mature output. If a portrait tribute, it demonstrates his early engagement with Japan's traditional arts.