This is an original Japanese woodblock print titled 'The Komoso' by artist Sanzo Wada (和田 三造, 1883-1967). The print depicts two komusō, or 'monks of nothingness,' who were mendicant monks of the Fuke sect of Zen Buddhism, identifiable by the tengai baskets covering their heads and the shakuhachi flutes they are playing. A small dog looks on. The print bears the artist's signature 'Sanzō' (三造) and seal, as well as the publisher's mark for Kyoto Hanga-in (京都版画院) in the lower right margin. This work is from the series 'Showa shokugyo e zukushi' (Sketches of Occupations in Showa Era), which was published in the 1950s. Sanzo Wada (1883-1967) was a prominent Japanese painter, printmaker, and costume designer associated with the yōga (Western-style) and shin-hanga (new prints) movements. After studying in Japan and Europe, he became known for his vibrant and modern approach to traditional subjects. Wada was also a respected color theorist, publishing a comprehensive 'Dictionary of Color Combinations.' His work extended to cinema, where he won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the 1954 film 'Gate of Hell' (Jigokumon). His woodblock prints, particularly the series on Japanese occupations, are celebrated for their artistic quality and depiction of mid-20th century Japanese life. The print measures 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and is in good overall condition, though it is faintly light-struck and has residue on reverse top corners.