A highly important, scarce original pre-war Japanese woodblock print (shin-hanga) by international master Paul Jacoulet, titled "Les Papillons, Tropiques" (The Butterflies, Tropics), originally published August 25, 1939.This breathtaking horizontal composition captures a young Chamorro woman from Guam seated amidst a lush thicket of stylized tropical blooms, her gaze directed upward at a collection of detailed butterflies. The work serves as a prime testament to Jacoulet's celebrated ethnographic travels throughout Micronesia, blending traditional Edo-period ukiyo-e printing methods with a striking Art Deco fashion illustrative style. The master craftsmanship is visible in the delicate gauffrage texturing applied to the flowing folds of her vibrant red wrap dress. Hand-signed in ink by the artist with his official red Jonque (Sailing Ship) seal. The lower right margin displays the block carving mark of legendary master artisan Maeda Kentaro. Presented beautifully in a striking gallery presentation.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pristine vintage condition. Strikingly bold coloration with deep, saturated reds and clean pastel floral hues. The margins are intact, showing clear title block and carver markings. Housed in a premium high-gloss black lacquer custom frame with a complementary layered mat with some light scratches in the frame.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood, Woodcut

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait, Botanic, Nude
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Pristine vintage condition. Strikingly bold coloration with deep, saturated reds and clean pastel floral hues. The margins are intact, showing clear title block and carver markings. Housed in a premium high-gloss black lacquer custom frame with a complementary layered mat with some light scratches in the frame.