Botanyuki ぼたん雪(ぼたんゆき) ｜ Takasawa Keiichi 高沢圭一(たかさわけいいち) This artwork depicts a woman in a kimono standing amidst falling snow. "Botanyuki" refers to large, moisture-heavy snowflakes that fall on relatively warm days in early spring. The artist studied under Tsuguharu Foujita, held a solo exhibition in Paris, France, and absorbed Western art influences, combining traditional line drawings with modern compositions. Artist Profile: 1914 Born in Gunma Prefecture. 1939 Won the Asahi Shimbun Prize at the Holy War Art Exhibition and gained the acquaintance of Tsuguharu Foujita. 1974 Held the Paris exhibition "Flowers and Butterflies" at the Galerie Vendôme in Paris. 1975 Won an award at the Le Salon exhibition in France. 1976 Responsible for the cover art of Fujin Koron. 1983 Passed away at the age of 69. Accessories: None Dimensions & Weight: Height 52.5 cm, Width 41.5 cm Weight: 23 g Technique: Woodblock print on paper Signatures: Hand signed Edition: Limited edition (256/470) Conditions: Excellent 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.