LS#016 Print by Sanzo Wada: Story Teller

Sanzo WADA (1883–1967)
Story Teller
Sketches of Occupations in the Showa Era Series
Published by Kyoto Hanga-in, 1939
Ōban woodblock print, 40 × 28 cm
Signed by the artist

This print from Wada’s Sketches of Occupations in the Showa Era series depicts a traditional storyteller, highlighting an important cultural role in early 20th-century Japan. Created in 1939, the work blends classical woodblock techniques with a modern sensibility. The impression is fine, with rich colors preserved despite minor handling wrinkles.