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| Publisher (this edition): | Uchida | Uchida | Uchida |
| Date of this item: | 1960 | 1960 | 1960 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This is an genuine original Japanese woodblock print by great shin-hanga artist Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979) titled "Bamboo ". This print is probably the most famous from Kotozuka Eiichi “zen” works, published by Uchida in 1950 (first edition) not later Unsodo reprint. The print is not trimmed, has full margins. Great impression, good color and registration - pristine condition. Sealed by artist and publisher in the image. Oban size 15 3/4" x 10 3/4". The print reprodused in “Collectors value guide to Japanese Woodblock prints” by Sandra Andacht, pg.156. |
Kotozuka, Eiichi- Bamboo 1 -1.jpg is: I offer Two Japanese Woodblock Prints from my collection. These prints were made by Eiichi Kotozuka.They are "signed" and very well "sealed" on the back. The names of the prints are: "THREE SNOWY HERONS" AND "BAMBO", dated 1960. And they both measure the same :"Framed" 22.7" by 17.3", and the prints themselves are 16.0" by 11.0" aproximately". These are very "unique" prints, "GREAT FOR COLLECTORS" since the are "NOT" many of them around. Eiichi Kotozuka was born in 1906, dedicated his life to the art of Woodblock print drawing,and created a very "different" style using simple colors to resemble his vision as "equal to reality" as possible. He focused his work on "landscapes" and "flowers". His prints were published by UCHIDA,UNSODO |
Bamboo Eiichi Kotozuka A traditional image by the artist Eiichi Kotozuka. Eiichi Kotozuka’s work is predominately landscapes and wildlife. His work reflects the centuries old tradition of beautiful nature subjects designed with an eye to the Zen simplicity of color and linework. These bamboo images are considered his finest works and typify this tradition. This subject, one of a pair of bamboo subjects by the artist, depicts the tall, thick bamboo stalks after a full summer’s growth. The simple color palette of gray and soft green is stunning. Kotozuka’s beautiful prints are treasures of 20th century Japanese art. These images of bamboo (the present one and another offered on today’s auctions) are among the most sought after of his works. It is the simplicity of line and choice of subject that makes them so classically Japanese. Sealed- in black with artist’s seal Image size- 10 1/2” x 15 3/4” (large oban tate-e) Condition- Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margin. |