Untitled, from the Wakamono series - Go Mishima (三島剛) - Japan

Go Mishima (三島剛, 1924–1988) occupies a distinctive place in postwar Japanese male figurative art and underground visual culture. His works are admired for their bold portrayal of masculine beauty, tattooed bodies, disciplined linework and strong psychological presence.

This work is from Mishima’s 1972 Wakamono (“Young Men”) series. The composition depicts a muscular young Japanese man seated in a dramatic rope-bound pose, turning his head over his shoulder with a focused expression. The deep blue tattoo motifs, green rope details and vivid red accents create a striking contrast with the precise black linework and finely rendered anatomy.

A strong example of Mishima’s visual language, combining idealised male beauty, traditional Japanese imagery, tattoo culture and the atmosphere of 1970s Japanese underground art.

Additional details:
- Unnumbered photolithograph on paper
- No separate printing date, edition number or total edition size stated on the sheet
- Plate signed “三島剛画” in Japanese in the lower-right area
- Signature is printed as part of the image, not hand-signed
- No handwritten signature or numbering
- Exact paper type, publisher details, provenance and documentation are unknown
- No certificate of authenticity, invoice or catalogue reference included

Condition:
Good vintage condition, with age-related toning, slight discolouration, minor handling marks, small spots and faint marks visible in places. A light mark is visible near the upper-left margin. The reverse also shows light age-related discolouration. Colours remain vivid and well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully.

The artwork will be carefully packed with rigid protective materials and shipped with tracking.

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