Irohanioedo - Iwata Sentaro 岩田専太郎 (1901-1974) - Japan

Irohanioedo 色は匂へど(いろはにおへど)｜Iwata Sentaro 岩田専太郎(いわたせんたろう)

This is a woodblock print artwork titled "Irohanioedo" by Sentaro Iwata, a Japanese painter and illustrator representing the Showa period. It is included in the Bijinga series "Sanbyaku-nen no Onna" published by a major newspaper publisher. It is a multi-color hand-printed woodblock print made by craftsmen, using the traditional technique called "Kirazuri" which reflects a unique luster on the background. This artwork was created in 1973, the year before the author passed away, and is a masterpiece of his final years.

Artist Profile:
1901: Born in Tokyo.
1914: Moved to Kyoto after graduating from elementary school. Studied Japanese painting and design under Keigetsu Kikuchi and others.
1920: Worked on illustrations for newspapers and historical novels, becoming a popular painter.
1961: Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon.
1974: Deceased.

Accessories:
None

Dimensions & Weight:
42 x 30 cm
12.3 g

Technique:
Paper, Woodblock print

Signatures :
Plate signed

Edition :
Limited edition 131/200

Conditions:
Good condition

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