Rappa-Shu (Trumpeter) XIII
1959
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lithograph in yellow, red, and black
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1964.8.2832
Art Historical Context
Tadashi Nakayama's *Rappa-Shu (Trumpeter) XIII* (1959) is a striking lithograph from Japan's vibrant post-war printmaking scene. Part of a series exploring musical themes, this work captures the essence of a trumpeter through bold, limited colors—yellow, red, and black—creating a dynamic interplay of form and rhythm. Nakayama, a key figure in the *sosaku hanga* (creative prints) movement, blended traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with modern Western influences, producing expressive, semi-abstract figures that evoke emotion and movement. Printed via lithography, a process that allowed ...