Technique: Original woodblock print Artist: Hajime Namiki (b 1947) Titled: "Shidarezakura 16A" 枝垂れ桜 16A (Weeping Cherry 16A) Signed and numbered by the artist 45/200 - Japan - 2012 Original woodblock print in very good condition. The rich golden background works really well behind these colourful cherry leafs. A Contemporary Master - Hajime Namiki was born in 1947 in Tokyo. Although originally trained as a sculptor, he began making wood block prints in 1978. He carves his own blocks and prints each work using traditional methods. These beautiful prints are printed on a gold or silver leaf laid over Torinoko paper. Namiki also uses oil-based paints rather than the more common use of watercolors. Namiki's most famous and striking subjects are his nature scenes. Fascinated by trees, he has masterfully captured their majesty and beauty in a modern style with traditional methods. Namiki's prints were released in strictly limited editions and are numbered in pencil in the margins. Namiki signs, titles, numbers, and dates them in pencil. Every week we offer a wide range of Japanse art prints here on Catawiki. Click on our name, to find out what our running offerings are this week ! All the prints are send between hardboard and carton plates to prevent any damage in transport. Sending nearly worldwide, insured with tracking post.