Yoshiro Nagase (1891–1978) - Adornment

### Yoshiro Nagase (1891–1978) — “Yosooi / Adornment” — Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print, 35/75

An elegant and atmospheric work by **Yoshiro Nagase (永瀬義郎, 1891–1978)**, an important figure in the development of modern Japanese printmaking.

Entitled **“Yosooi” (装い / Adornment)**, this refined composition demonstrates Nagase’s distinctive approach to colour, form and texture. The restrained palette and stylised figure give the work a quiet, almost dreamlike presence, combining the aesthetics of traditional Japanese art with the experimentation of 20th-century modern printmaking.

This example is **hand-signed by Yoshiro Nagase and individually numbered 35/75**, making it part of a relatively small edition of only 75 impressions.

Nagase devoted much of his life to the development and teaching of printmaking in Japan. He worked with woodblock, stencil, serigraph and experimental printing processes, eventually developing his own technique known as **“Nagase Print ’73.”** His importance extends beyond his own artworks: his influential writings on printmaking helped introduce and educate a generation of Japanese artists in modern print techniques.

The work is presented in its **original-style wooden frame with acrylic glazing** and retains an **artist information/biographical label on the reverse**, adding useful historical context and provenance to the piece.

**Artist:** Yoshiro Nagase (永瀬義郎, 1891–1978)
**Title:** 装い — *Yosooi / Adornment*
**Edition:** 35/75
**Signature:** Hand-signed by the artist
**Image dimensions:** approximately 19.5 × 15.5 cm
**Framed dimensions:** approximately 46 × 38.5 × 3.5 cm
**Country:** Japan
**Period:** 20th century

The frame and mounting show age-related wear consistent with their age. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

A particularly appealing opportunity for collectors of **Sōsaku-hanga, Japanese modern prints and 20th-century Japanese art**, combining a recognized printmaker, a small numbered edition and an attractive figurative composition.

The work will be carefully packed for international shipment from Japan.