Description: The Vintage ( Circa.1950s ) Framed Limited Edition Japanese Sōsaku-hanga Woodblock Print "Dancing Figure", Pencil Signed By Artist Kawano Kaoru ( Japanese, 1916-1965 ), and Numbered 244/300. It Depicts the Scene of An Elegant Japanese Girl Dancing in An Ornate Red Traditional Japanese Kimono. Mica is Sprinkled on the Obi, Kimono Lining, Collar, and Hair Ornaments, Which Adds A Skubtle Sheen. The Woodblock Print Shows Minimal Toning, Creasing on the Margin, and Some Wear on the Frame and Mat Consistent with Age, In Good Condition. About Artist:"Kaoru Kawano (河野薫, 1926-1989) was a Japanese printmaker who worked during the Showa period and is known for his contributions to the Sōsaku-hanga movement, a modernist approach to woodblock printmaking that emphasized the artist’s individual creativity and technique. Kawano was born in Hokkaido, Japan, in 1916 and began studying art at an early age. He initially focused on oil painting but later turned to woodblock printmaking. Kawano’s work is characterized by his use of bold, bright colors and simple, stylized forms. He often depicted traditional Japanese subjects, such as geisha, kabuki actors, and landscapes, but gave them a modern twist. His prints have a distinctive, graphic quality that sets them apart from the more detailed and intricate prints of earlier periods. Kawano was a prolific artist and produced hundreds of prints over the course of his career. He exhibited his work in Japan and also gained international recognition. His prints were particularly popular in the United States, where they were well received by collectors and critics. Despite his success, Kawano was known for his modesty and lived a simple life. He continued to produce prints until his death in 1965, at the age of 49. His legacy as one of the leading artists of the Sōsaku-hanga movement continues to influence contemporary Japanese art and printmaking." About Sōsaku-hanga:Sōsaku-hanga (creative prints) was an art movement in early 20th-century Japan. It stressed the artist as the sole creator motivated by a desire for self-expression, and advocated principles of art that is self-drawn, self-carved and self-printed. The movement gained popularity following World War II, earning international acclaim and expanding subject matter to include abstraction. Title: "Dancing Figure" Artist: Kawano Kaoru ( Japanese, 1916-1965 ) Time Period: 1950s Medium: Woodblock Print on Paper Signature: Pencil Signed Numbered: 244/300 Condition: Good Condition Frame Size: 30" By 22-1/2"Sight Size: 23" By 15-1/2" Available For Domestic Shipping and International Shipping. Thanks!
Price: 380 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-07-20T01:00:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Post-1940
