A larger cat tenderly watches over a smaller kitten, while the smaller one plays and chases its tail in an adorable gesture... The lustrous dark blue silhouette of the cat, outlined in light blue, stands out against a bold crimson background, accented by its golden eyes. This is a heartwarming piece. Nishida Tadashige's cats capture the essential charm and nobility of felines with simple lines and bold colors. The rich colors and textures unique to woodblock prints transform everyday spaces into a world of healing. Technique: Original Japanese woodblock print Artist: Nishida Tadashige 西田忠重 (b 1942) Title: Cat Series 224 "Playing With" Edition N. 19/150 hand-signed with artist red seal Year: 2025 Latest Work! 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, slight defects in the margin. Dimensions: Paper size: 358 x 560 mm Imagine size: about 280 x 480 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