The moment a cat chases a bee but misses it. The cat's body stretches out lithely, and its serious gaze is lovable. Beautiful color contrast between the white cat and the calm gold background. Technique: Original Japanese woodblock print Artist: Nishida Tadashige 西田忠重 (b 1942) Title: "Nogasu 逃す (Missing) W" Edition N. 118/120 hand-signed with artist red seal Year: 2004 Sold out edition by the artist! Nishida Tadashige (b. 1942) is a contemporary woodblock artist. The works of Nishida Tadashige are well made and have a high technical level - usually with luxury features like the background made with gold or silver pigments. Tadashige Nishida's woodblock prints come as limited editions of usually 150 or more copies, numbered, dated and signed by the artist. He is especially known for his prints of cats. He is a recognized contemporary woodblock print master in Japan, and his works are actively collected by Japanese and foreign collectors. Conditions: Very good conditions (The silhouette of the cat can also be seen against the gold background. - it's actually in the print, not a photographic effect.) Dimensions: Paper size: 325 x 450 mm Imagine size: about 250 x 365 mm Shipment with tracking and packed with proper carton flat sheet to avoid damages. We do combine shipments for woodblock prints, please have a look at our weekly selection of Japanese fine arts! Thank You! Arigatou