Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
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A striking 60 cm Woodblock Print by Rakusen Tsuchiya titled of Crimson Lotus and Kingfisher titled Mid Summer. Printed on Echizen washi Paper this is a 3rd edition print watermark「白蛙老楽山」This edition was printed between 1948 and 1955 making this print 68 years old. The print retains it vibrant colours and is in excellent condition and has never been used. The toning on the borders reflects the age of this print in storage are a reflection of its age. His Artist Seal and the Signature are on the bottom left corner of the print. The carver was Rakusen Studio and the Printer Nakayama.
Approximate dimensions of the sheet are 60 cm width and 47 cm height. Approximate dimensions of print are 47.5 cm width and 33 cm height.
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.
Please note we do not accept returns. Please review our images to ensure you are happy with this item prior to purchasing.
Born in 25 April 1896 in Kyoto, he studied under Takeuchi Seihō, a leading figure in the Kyoto art world. From early 1929 to mid 1933, he produced 100 large-scale woodblock prints in his Rakuzan studio, carving and printing them for sale. Primarily producing woodblock prints for the overseas market, his work rarely appeared in the Japanese market. He initially produced 200 copies of each of his designs. Subsequently, because of their immense popularity, his prints did not include limited edition numbers. Instead, he changed the color, signature, and watermark on the washi paper with each edition of reprints.
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A striking 60 cm Woodblock Print by Rakusen Tsuchiya titled of Crimson Lotus and Kingfisher titled Mid Summer. Printed on Echizen washi Paper this is a 3rd edition print watermark「白蛙老楽山」This edition was printed between 1948 and 1955 making this print 68 years old. The print retains it vibrant colours and is in excellent condition and has never been used. The toning on the borders reflects the age of this print in storage are a reflection of its age. His Artist Seal and the Signature are on the bottom left corner of the print. The carver was Rakusen Studio and the Printer Nakayama.
Approximate dimensions of the sheet are 60 cm width and 47 cm height. Approximate dimensions of print are 47.5 cm width and 33 cm height.
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.
Please note we do not accept returns. Please review our images to ensure you are happy with this item prior to purchasing.
Born in 25 April 1896 in Kyoto, he studied under Takeuchi Seihō, a leading figure in the Kyoto art world. From early 1929 to mid 1933, he produced 100 large-scale woodblock prints in his Rakuzan studio, carving and printing them for sale. Primarily producing woodblock prints for the overseas market, his work rarely appeared in the Japanese market. He initially produced 200 copies of each of his designs. Subsequently, because of their immense popularity, his prints did not include limited edition numbers. Instead, he changed the color, signature, and watermark on the washi paper with each edition of reprints.
