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Cat and Peony, 1950
Woodblock Print
16 x 21.8
in
Description:A striped cat, covered in realistic bristled fur is resting next to a flowering peony.The peony is hand drawn in soft tansai sketch style. Kazue Yamagishi can be called a versatile and all-round artist: after studying Western-style painting and sculpture he started as a woodblock carver. He became one of the best, carving blocks (in very different styles) forY umeji, Kiyokata, Hiroshi Yoshida, Paul Jacoulet and Kôshirô Onchi.
Issued:1950's
Edition:A rare Print,self carved and printed, with hand drawn painted elements
Condition:excellent on fine soft paper, a few minor bends. Sheet is supported verso with acid free washi paper
Signed: Kazue hitsu in black brush
Sealed: artists seal
$950
