A captivating cat scene. Captivating golden eyes gaze at you. Resting on a circular lace frame against a red background, the cat exudes a noble and alluring allure hidden within its tranquility. Every strand of black hair has been painstakingly carved with meticulous skill. Enjoy the deep blacks, delicate lines, and beautiful color contrast that are unique to copperplate etching. Technic: Etching Artist: Hiroto NORIKANE 乗兼広人 (b 1949) Title: "Kuroneko Miwaku 黒猫20 魅惑1" (Black Cat 20 Allure 1) Limited 12/50, very limited edition of only 50. 2023 Japan Hand signed and numbered by the artist with title and red artist seal. Conditions: Very good conditions, light defects in the margin please see photos. Dimensions: Paper size: 270 x 285 mm Image size: 180 x 190 mm Hiroto Norikane employs etching and aquatint techniques to craft intricately detailed prints. His works are characterized by subdued colors, such as black and white, shades of brown, or a minimalist palette of one or two colors. His artistry reflects the tranquility of the Japanese landscape. Norikane says that like printmaking, travel is an important part of his life. He creates works that express the emotions he encounters on his aimless travels. Norikane has attempted printmaking with a wide range of themes, including the "Blowfish Series" "Cat Series" "Fish Series" "Folk House Series" and "Tree Series". In 2024, he had been working on printmaking for 55 years. He says that he is finally beginning to see his own way, and printmaking, like a journey, has no end. Born: 1949. Hiroshima, Japan Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata Shipment with tracking we do combine shipments for woodblock prints, please have a look at our weekly proposal of Japanese fine art! Thank you!