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Maiko

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Maiko
by Seiler, Willy (1903-?)

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Artist: Seiler, Willy (1903-?)
Title: Maiko
Series: 
Date of first edition?1950 (in the decade of)
Date of this artwork?1950s (may not be accurate)
Publisher (first edition)?Self
Publisher (this edition)?Self
Medium (first edition): Etching
Medium (this edition): Etching
Format (first edition): Oban
Format (this edition): Oban
DB artwork code: 43451
Notes (first edition)?
Title Maiko
limited edition, hand signed
Artist Willy Seiler 1903 - ?
Signature Artist's signature in pencil on the lower margin. "Willy Seiler" in Japanese stamped on the back.
Dated Ca. 1950s.
Medium/Technique Etching.
Edition Size 40
Description Willy Seiler lived in Japan right after World War II and produced many etchings depicting people and landscapes of Japan. His prints were marketed for the allied forces.
Seller's copperplate etchings show the picturesque Japanese landscapes and children. He captured the quaintness of the East with superb draftsmanship.
Note Edition numbers on the back. The print was issued with an original folder.
Width Item 12.4 inches = 31.5 cm
Height Item 15.2 inches = 38.5 cm
Notes (this edition)?
The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:

Impression Excellent - very good.
Colors Excellent - very good ... hand colored.
Condition Very good ... Paper toning, slight creases.

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