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Backbend, 1997
Woodblock Print
27 x 19
in
Description: 'The actor Bando Tamasaburo appears as the spirit of the Cherry Tree in the Kabuki play "Seki no Tõ" performing a backbend known as Ebizori (literally prawn bend). The tree is threatened by an evil character, Sekibei, wielding a huge axe. She bends like a prawn to escape the enormous blade.' One of the best and outstanding designs made by the artist during his Tokyo years.(description by the artist, Paul Binnie)
Issued: 1997
Edition: 11/50
Condition: excellent color state and impression Printed from 14 different color blocks, gold colored metallic pigment on the background.Embossing to white collar One minor disturbance in gold background.
Sealed: in red
