Kuroihitomi - Kimura Yoshiharu (1934-2013) - Japan

Kuroihitomi 黒い瞳(くろいひとみ)｜Kimura Yoshiharu 木村義治(きむらよしはる)

Kuroi Hitomi is a woodblock print by Kimura Yoshiharu, an artist known for creating many works based on the motif of owls. True to the title Kuroi Hitomi, which translates to Black Eyes, the artwork features the large, black eyes of an owl depicted as a key element of the composition. The texture of the owl's feathers and the silence of the night are expressed through the texture and colors of woodblock printing, including gold coloration and specific tonal gradations.

Artist Profile:
1934: Born in Tokyo.
Studied under Sasajima Kihei, a prominent modern woodblock printmaker alongside Munakata Shiko.
Received the Kogeikan Award at the Nihon Hanga-in Exhibition.
Received the Nojima Award at the Kokugakai Exhibition.
Subsequently active as a member of Nihon Hanga-in and Kokugakai.

Accessories: None

Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 55.7 cm
Width: 35.7 cm
Weight: 31 g

Technique: Woodblock print on paper

Signatures: Hand signed

Edition: Limited edition (23/85)

Conditions: Good condition

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