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My Pet Horse — 馬
by Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965)

Original caretaker of this artwork: eBay

	Artist:	Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) — 河野薫
	Title:	My Pet Horse — 馬
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	1950 (in the decade of)
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Self
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Self
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Oban
	Format (this edition):	Oban
	DB artwork code:	45948
	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: ou are bidding on a Kaoru Kawano Woodblock or Woodcut print entitled "My Pet Horse." This rare smaller limited edition print (most are Double-Oban) is pencil signed, and numbered 53 of edition of 300. It was carved and printed by the artist in the late fifties. It is a perfect image, on bright paper. The print is very nicely laid down on black linen heavy card stock. This is a very rare image by Kawano.
	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.