Description: The Vintage ( Circa.1950s ) Framed Japanese Sōsaku-hanga Woodblock Print "Girl with Fan", Red Seal Mark and Pencil Signed By Artist Kawano Kaoru ( Japanese, 1916-1965 ) in Upper Left. It Depicts the Scene of A Beautiful Japanese Girl Holding An Ogi Fan, Her Black Long Hair Falling Over one Edge of the Fan. Beautiful Use of the Strong Wood Grain of the Blocks to Create Patterns on the Flat Areas of Color, Giving the Woodblock Print A Textured Appearance. The Light Area of Fan at Left is Overprinted with Silver Mica, which Adds A Subtle Sheen. The Woodblock Shows Minimal Toning, Imperfection, 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: "Girl with Fan" Artist: Kawano Kaoru ( Japanese, 1916-1965 ) Time Period: 1950s Medium: Woodblock Print on Paper Signature: Pencil Signed Condition: Good Condition Frame Size: 12" By 16"Mat Size: 9" By 12"Edge to Edge Artwork: 15 1/2" By 11"
Price: 185 USD
Location: Bend, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-01T20:52:06.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Post-1940
Maker: Kawano Kaoru
