Botanyuki 牡丹雪（ぼたんゆき）｜Takidaira Jiro 滝平二郎（たきだいらじろう） Description: "Botanyuki" depicts a girl standing in a scene of falling snow. The artwork shows a girl with reddened cheeks wearing a winter hood, surrounded by large falling snowflakes. It represents the contrast between the cold of winter and the warmth of a child. Artist Profile: Born in 1921 in Ibaraki Prefecture. He mastered woodblock printing and kirie (paper cutting), creating serialized articles for a major newspaper that became a social phenomenon. He lyrically depicted Japanese rural landscapes and the lives of common people through woodblock prints and kirie. He was an active member of the Japan Children's Publication Artists Federation. Died in 2009. Accessories: None Dimensions & Weight: 34.5 x 32.5 x 0.1 cm 11 g Technique: Woodblock print on paper. Signatures: Hand signed Edition: Original Conditions: Good condition Shipping: We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: NIF required.