Nijubashi Bridge
by Tokuriki Tomikichiro

	Artist:	Tokuriki Tomikichiro — 徳力富吉郎
	Title:	Nijubashi Bridge
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	Not set
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Not Set
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Not Set
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Oban
	Format (this edition):	Oban
	DB artwork code:	32970
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: NIJU-BASHI (Castle and Double Bridge in Tokyo), Japanese Woodblock Print, Tokuriki (1902-2000). Best known for his mastery of blending of similar colors, Tokuriki uncharacteristically turns to strong contrasts of green, blue and white in "Double Bridge". The details are clear, vivid, and distinct. The trees appear to be swept by a strong wind. This is a strong print on light-weight paper with good bleed-through; the image is clearly visible on the back of the print. The print is vivid, with all the details clear. There is no visible damage to the image itself, though there is some slight crinkling in the mid-right margin. The print may have been part of a set as there is a pencil-written "5-I" in the low right margin. Above this is a carver's seal that I have not translated. There is a signature block in the lower left. Image size is approximately 10.25" x 15" and margin to margin, 11.25" x 16.25".
	Artist Bio:	TOKURIKI TOMIKICHIRO(1902 - 1999) - Tokuriki was born and raised in Kyotoand was influenced by the local art scene from childhood. He stayed in Kyotofor his entire career and was a leader of the Kyoto Sosaku Hanga. He graduated from the KyotoCity School of Fine Arts and Crafts and after that from the KyotoCity Specialist School of Painting. While he began his career in the painting field, he found his true calling in the woodblock print field and was enthusiastic about the reemergence of woodblock prints in 20th century Japanese art. He was influential in the development of new artists later in his career and set up his own publishing company called Matsukyu.