Japanese Litographs (12) Bonten Taro 凡天太郎 (1929-2008) - Yoen Irezumi Bijin Gashū'「妖艶刺青美人画集」(Collection of Enchanting Tattooed Beauties) - 1970-80s
Size: Box: 17.2" x 12.3" (43.6cm x 31.2cm) - Each Sheet: 16.5" x 11.7" (42cm x 29.7cm) weight 1580g
Condition: Very good condition.
Object literature: Bonten Taro was a renowned Japanese tattoo artist, painter, dramatist, designer, and cartoonist. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the perception of tattoos, challenging the stereotype of "tattoos = gangster," and promoting them as a primitive form of fashion and skin art. This collection represents a pivotal moment in the history of Japanese tattooing, where Bonten Taro introduced a broader color palette beyond the traditional black and red, embraced tattoo machines adapted for Japanese carving (in a field dominated by hand carving), and developed transfer sheets for skin illustrations. This art collection is not just a set of lithographs; it's a testament to a cultural shift and an artist's legacy in the world of tattoo art.
