Two flower and bird designs by Utagawa Hiroshige - 1970-90s - Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858) - Published by Nihon Ukiyoe Dōkōkai 日本浮世絵同好会 - 日本
編號 82522315
'Ikebana' 生花 (The Art of Flower Arrangement) - Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) - Published by Unsodo - 日本
編號 82522315
'Ikebana' 生花 (The Art of Flower Arrangement) - Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) - Published by Unsodo - 日本
Original woodblock print - Kasamatu Shiro (1898-1991) - 'Ikebana' 生花 (The Art of Flower Arrangement) - Heisei period (1989-present)
Original design dating back to 1953.
Note: Master Kasamatsu was renowned for his romantic landscapes depicting traditional Japanese life and landmarks.
His use of elements in the foreground, such as the branches, to attract the viewer and give depth to the image, was a design technique used for the first time by Ukiyo-e Master Hiroshige.
Publisher: Unsodo
Carver: Okura
Printer: Nakayama
First edition circa 1930. This is a later edition, printed using the original woodblocks.
This print is perfect in every aspect. Strong image towards the reverse.