Ito’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Red Parrot on the Branch of a Tree
Ito Jakuchu Japanese, 1716–1800

Rose and Parrot
After Ito Jakuchu Japanese, 1716-1800

Soken sekisatsu
Ito Jakuchu Japanese, 1716-1800

Kanzan and Jittoku.
Ito Jakuchu, Japanese, 1716-1800

Rooster on tile
Ito Jakuchu, Japanese, 1716-1800

Hair Style of a Married Woman
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Japanese, 20th century

Before the Mirror
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Rouge, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Nails, from the Second Series of Modern Beauties
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Face Powder, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

The Long Undergarment
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Eyebrow Pencil
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Japanese, 20th century

Before the Storm
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series “Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei) “
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Snowy Night, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972

Enjoying the Cool, from the series New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Yoshitomo Japanese, 1889-1963

Passing Rain
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972