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.
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"
Nails, from the Second Series of Modern Beauties
Face Powder, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
The Long Undergarment
Eyebrow Pencil
Before the Storm
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series “Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei) “
Snowy Night, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
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
After the Snow Falls
Night at Ikenohata
Clock and Beauty, no. IV
Evening at the Tama River
In Spring
The Eyebrow Pencil
The Floating Pavilion at Katada (Katada Ukimido), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)"
Cotton Kimono, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"