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| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
Offered for sale is an original Japanese woodblock print by Tomoo Inagaki (1902-1980), titled A Long Nosed Goblin, 1956. This design is illustrated at plate 120 of The Complete Woodblock Prints of Inagaki Tomoo, 1982. Given the goblin's long nose, it is likely a tengu, which according to legend is a mountain goblin with an unusual sense of humor that dwells in the mist-shrouded peaks of Japan.
This print is from the artist's estate! Best known for his designs depicting cats, Inagaki is a well known and highly regarded sosaku hanga school artist.
This print is in very good condition, with strong colors. There are handling or printing creases in the margins, a ¼ inch tear in center of left margin, and some toning and soiling along the outer edges of the margins The image measures approximately 15 ¼ by 18 ¼ inches, plus margins.
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