Nr. 105887749

Untitled, from the Wakamono series - Go Mishima (三島剛) - Japan
Nr. 105887749

Untitled, from the Wakamono series - Go Mishima (三島剛) - Japan
Go Mishima (三島剛, 1924–1988) was a Japanese artist known for his distinctive depictions of masculine figures within postwar Japanese underground visual culture.
This untitled work is from Mishima’s 1972 Wakamono (“Young Men”) series. It is an unnumbered photolithograph on paper dating from 1972. No separate printing date, edition number or total edition size is stated on the sheet. The exact paper type and publisher information are unknown.
The image is plate signed “三島剛画” in the upper-right area. The signature is printed as part of the image and is not hand-signed. No handwritten signature or edition number appears on the sheet.
The composition depicts a powerfully built, tattooed young man seated in a relaxed yet commanding pose, wearing a vivid red fundoshi, a traditional Japanese loincloth. His intense sideways gaze and carefully balanced posture create a compelling contrast between physical strength, composure and quiet sensuality.
Bold red koi, deep blue waves and small green details form an elaborate tattoo design across his shoulders and arms. These vivid traditional Japanese motifs contrast strikingly with the finely drawn anatomy, detailed body hair and restrained cream-coloured background. The result is a composition with both strong decorative impact and psychological presence.
The work reflects Mishima’s characteristic combination of idealised male beauty, traditional Japanese imagery and emotional intensity, making it a distinctive example of postwar Japanese male figurative and homoerotic visual culture.
Provenance and documentation: No documented gallery or collection provenance is available for this individual sheet. No certificate of authenticity, original invoice, publisher’s documentation or catalogue raisonné reference is included.
Condition: Good vintage condition, with overall age-related toning, slight waviness, scattered small spots or faint foxing, and minor handling wear along the edges. The reverse also shows light age-related discolouration. The printed colours remain vivid and well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
The artwork will be carefully packed with rigid protective materials and shipped with tracking.
Please note that any import duties, taxes, customs clearance fees or carrier handling charges that may apply are the buyer’s responsibility.
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