Description: Eiichi Kotozuka Japanese Woodcut, Owl and Cherry Blossoms Rice Paper 12"x17" 1950 Signed, Uchida Publisher watermark on lower right border. This is an original full sized woodcut on rice paper signed by Kotozuka, not a smaller pulp paper reproduction. Woodcut on hand-made mulberry rice paper with deckled edges. Signed by renowned Japanese artist, Eiichi Kotozuka, Owl and Cherry Blossoms is one of his best examples of the Sosaku Hanga style of art. Kotozuka studied at the Kyoto Specialist School of Painting in 1930. His first published woodcuts date from 1932. In 1938. Kotozuka's woodcuts were issued by Kyoto's two major publishers, Uchida and Unsodo. Before the Second World War his woodcuts were designed in the traditional Shin Hanga style. After the War he began experimenting with more modern Sosaku Hanga techniques brilliantly exploring both form and texture. He both carved his own blocks and printed them by hand in small editions. "Owl and Cherry Blossoms" is one of his largest oban-sized woodcuts and one of his most impressive works of original art. Excellent Condition. Not framed or mounted.Any reasonable offer will be considered. Smoke freehome. Item has been described as accurately as humanly possible. Pictures should be considered as part of the description. Colorization may be rendered differently from computer to computer. Sold “as is.”
Price: 325 USD
Location: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-15T03:51:06.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Eiichi Kotozuka
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Owls
Type: Print
Item Height: 18 in
Theme: Animals, Nature
Style: Sosaku hanga
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Production Technique: Woodcut Printing
Item Width: 12 in
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959
