Kyoen 競艶（きょうえん） ｜Fukui Ryonosuke 福井良之助（ふくいりょうのすけ） This polychrome woodcut print depicts red and white camellias arranged in a basket, rendered with precise and delicate line work. The composition conveys a quiet elegance and refined beauty that continues to resonate with contemporary viewers. Nearly forty years after the artist’s death, his work remains steadily popular. In recent years, renewed appreciation has grown following the centennial of his birth in 2023, and exhibitions such as “Kōhanga and Its Surroundings” held in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama in 2025 have further highlighted the timeless appeal of his serene aesthetic. This work was published by Unsōdō, a long-established Kyoto publisher renowned for preserving and advancing traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques. It is a hand signed work by the artist. Edition number 208/300. Please note that there is a cut of approximately 1 cm on one corner of the work. --- Artist Profile 1923 Born in Tokyo Until the 1950s Actively engaged in printmaking From the 1960s Focused primarily on oil painting 1986 Deceased --- Accessories None --- Dimensions & Weight Height 40 cm Width 61 cm Weight 16 g --- Technique & Condition Technique Woodcut print Material Paper Condition Good condition --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in the United States: Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States. If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead. Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates.