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| Artist: | Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) — 河野薫 |
| Title: | Camellia E — つばき (E) |
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| Date of first edition?: | circa 1960-1965 |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Self |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Self |
| Medium (first edition): | Woodblock |
| Medium (this edition): | Woodblock |
| Format (first edition): | Double Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Double Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 44753 |
| Notes (first edition)?: |
Title Camellia - E
hand signed, limited edition
Artist Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965
Description "Tsubaki - E" ("Camellia - E").
Signature "Kaoru Kawano" in pencil on the bottom margin.
Seal Artist's seal.
Dated Ca. 1945 - 50s.
Editon of 200
Note: "Self carved and self printed; Kaoru Kawano" is printed on a strip of paper and pasted on the back with an artist's seal.
This is a very rare scene despite it being from an edition of 200. Given the rarity, and the low edition number of this print, my guess is that this edition was never completed.
Width Item 20.4 inches = 51.8 cm
Height Item 18.0 inches = 45.8 cm |
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| Notes (this edition)?: |
| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
Title Camellia - E
hand signed, limited edition
Artist Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965
Description "Tsubaki - E" ("Camellia - E").
Kaoru Kawano was a very popular artist for his distinctively styled depictions of figures, especially children. He uses the wood grain patterns to lender the textures and the mood to the works.
Signature "Kaoru Kawano" in pencil on the bottom margin.
Seal Artist's seal.
Dated Ca. 1945 - 50s.
Medium/Technique Woodblock print.
Impression Very good ... Self-carved and self-printed by the artist. Printing probably in 1945 - 50s or earlier.
Colors Excellent - very good ... Mica.
Condition Very good ... Margins are creased.
Numbered 3 / 200
Note "Self carved and self printed; Kaoru Kawano" is printed on a strip of paper and pasted on the back with an artist's seal.
Width Item 20.4 inches = 51.8 cm
Height Item 18.0 inches = 45.8 cm |
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| Artist Bio: |
Kaoru Kawano was a very popular artist for his distinctively styled depictions of figures, especially children. He uses the wood grain patterns to lender the textures and the mood to the works.
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