A gentle, lovely piece. Rural landscape viewed through a Shoji window. An old thatched-roof house, sprawling fields, and distant mountains... And the parent cat and the kitten cuddled by the window, quietly gazing out at the outside world, are a striking sight. This work showcases Norikane's delicate copperplate engraving technique. Warmth resides in each delicate line. Though monotone, the soft use of light and shadow gently envelops the relaxed atmosphere of a early afternoon. Shoji 障子: Sliding door made of wood and Japanese paper. Technic: Etching Artist: Hiroto NORIKANE 乗兼広人 (b 1949) Title: "Hirusagari 昼下がり B" (Early Afternoon) Limited Edition 159/200, in 2002 Japan Hand signed and numbered by the artist with title and red artist seal. Conditions: Excellent conditions Dimensions: Paper size: 312 x 505 mm Image size: 212 x 405 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!