Japanese Pop Art Print, Masaaki Tanaka, Shishi Dancer 19.5"x13.2

Rendered in vivid inks and bold linework, this Japanese pop art print captures the Shishimai (Lion Dance) at the Sekisho Festival in Matsuida-machi, Gunma, presenting the dancer’s energetic pose, embroidered costume details, and a pop-art color palette that echoes manga and anime aesthetics. Signed and numbered by Masaaki Tanaka, the hand-pulled serigraph combines traditional festival subject matter with graphic illustration techniques, producing a limited edition work that fits modern wall decor. The print’s size, approximately 19.5" × 13.2" (49.5 × 33.5 cm), and excellent condition make it ready for framing as a colorful home accent or unique gift for collectors.

Description

This Masaaki Tanaka piece presents a graphic illustration approach to a traditional festival scene, using a vivid pop-art palette that resonates with anime and manga sensibilities. The composition emphasizes movement and costume detail, making the print suitable as shishi dancer decor or a focal cultural home piece. The handwritten note and signature on the sheet authenticate the serigraph as an original work by the artist, reinforcing its value as a limited edition work and signed aesthetic work for collectors and enthusiasts.

Condition

The print is in excellent condition with no noticeable stains or marks. Paper quality and color saturation are retained, and the edition numbering and artist signature are present and legible. Framing is recommended to protect the paper and preserve color vibrancy over time.

Display & care

Frame under UV-protective glass or acrylic to reduce light exposure and prevent fading of the colorful home accent. Use archival matting and backboard to avoid acid transfer. For cleaning, dust the frame gently with a soft cloth; do not use liquids directly on the paper. This piece integrates well into modern wall decor, japonisme interior schemes, or eclectic gallery walls alongside kabuki style design elements.

About the artist

Masaaki Tanaka, born in Tokyo in 1947, is known for translating Japanese subject matter into contemporary prints with pop sensibilities. His work often marries traditional motifs—festivals, landscapes, theater—with bold colors and graphic lines that appeal to both collectors of original

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FAQ

Q: Is this an original serigraph?

A: Yes. The print is a hand-pulled original serigraph, signed and numbered by Masaaki Tanaka, and includes a handwritten note identifying the Sekisho Festival subject.

Q: Will this piece work as modern wall decor?

A: Absolutely. The color palette and graphic illustration style make it a strong modern wall decor choice and a colorful home accent for contemporary interiors.

Q: Is this a limited edition work and suitable as a unique gift idea?

A: The piece is a limited edition work with signature and edition number, making it a unique gift idea for collectors, fans of japonisme interior styling, or anyone seeking shishi dancer decor.

Q: How should I frame it to preserve the signed aesthetic work?

A: Use archival matting and UV-protective glazing; avoid direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to protect the paper and ink.