Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | JAPANESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT
The maple leaves at Takao, Kyoto
Print size 7 1/2" x 10 1/8" With border 8 1/2" x 11 1/4" With card & paper mat 10" x 14" Brought home from Tokyo in 1947 |
Tokuriki Tomichikiro: "Maple at Takao in Kyoto"
Original woodblock print on old washi.
The Artist was born in Kyoto in 1902, and after starting his career with Japanese style painting, he swithched to woodblock prints in 1929.
Numerous solo exhibitions in Japan and abroad.
Member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai since 1932.
This print was published by Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi; evidenced by the Pulisher's seal in the bottom right margin. This dates the print between the early 30's to the end of WW2, when the Artist set up Matsukyu Publishing to manufacture and distribute his own prints.
Paper size: 28.2cm (W) x 21.3cm (H)
Image size: 25.7cm (W) x 19.1cm (H)
Titled and signed in Japanese in the lower right of the image, with red Artist's seal.
Condition: Good Image slightly, but evenly toned. No serious condition problems.
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Maple Trees at Takao by Tokuriki Tomikichiro. Original woodblock print. Very good condition. 8.4 x 11.2 inches. Nice color and texture. Artist's seal in lower right of image. Uchida publisher's seal in right margin.
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