Ueno Toshogu Shrine - Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) - Japan (No reserve price)

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Kasamatsu Shiro's Ueno Toshogu Shrine woodcut print from Japan, in excellent condition, image size 36.5 × 24.0 cm, published in a 2020s Unsodo edition with carver Nagashima and printer Ichimura, unsigned and sold by an owner or reseller.

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Original woodblock print - Paper - Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) - Ueno Toshogu Shrine - Japan - Reiwa period (2019 - present)

The first edition of this design was published in 1953. The current print is from a recent edition, using the original woodblocks.

The measurements of the image itself (excluding the margins) are 36.5 x 24.0 cm.

Publisher: Unsodo
Carver: Nagashima
Printer: Ichimura

Shiro Kasamatsu (1898–1981) studied arts under Kaburagi Kiyokata. He designed his first woodblock prints for Watanabe Shozaburo in 1919, after the publisher had seen his work at an exhibition. He designed Shin-hanga prints for Watanabe for a long period, and gained fame with his romantic landscapes and depictions of traditional Japanese life. Between 1952 and 1960 he also created over 100 woodblock print designs for the Kyoto publisher Unsodo. Shiro Kasamatsu is generally regarded as one of the top Shin-hanga woodblock print artists in Japan.

The woodblock print is in excellent condition

Will be shipped with great care in sturdy packaging to prevent folding.

Original woodblock print - Paper - Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) - Ueno Toshogu Shrine - Japan - Reiwa period (2019 - present)

The first edition of this design was published in 1953. The current print is from a recent edition, using the original woodblocks.

The measurements of the image itself (excluding the margins) are 36.5 x 24.0 cm.

Publisher: Unsodo
Carver: Nagashima
Printer: Ichimura

Shiro Kasamatsu (1898–1981) studied arts under Kaburagi Kiyokata. He designed his first woodblock prints for Watanabe Shozaburo in 1919, after the publisher had seen his work at an exhibition. He designed Shin-hanga prints for Watanabe for a long period, and gained fame with his romantic landscapes and depictions of traditional Japanese life. Between 1952 and 1960 he also created over 100 woodblock print designs for the Kyoto publisher Unsodo. Shiro Kasamatsu is generally regarded as one of the top Shin-hanga woodblock print artists in Japan.

The woodblock print is in excellent condition

Will be shipped with great care in sturdy packaging to prevent folding.

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Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Artist
Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991)
Title of artwork
Ueno Toshogu Shrine
Technique
Woodcut print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
36.5 cm
Width
24 cm
Sold with frame
No
Period
2020+
The NetherlandsVerified
3477
Objects sold
100%
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