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| Notes (1st edition) | ||
| Publisher (this edition): | Self | Self |
| Date of this item: | 1961 | 1961 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This is a large, beautiful in excellent original condition woodblock by japanese artist Sadao Watanabe. Printed on hand crumpled momigami paper. On lower right side it is dated 1961 and signed Sadao Watanabe in white ink. Edition number 191/200. Image size aprox.25"X 24" with frame aprox 27"X 24". It is in original black wood shadowbox frame. |
Nativity Artist: Sadao Watanabe Description: The recumbant Mary raises her hand to greet the three kings approaching with gifts in close knit group; Watanabe has exaggerated the length of her fingers to emphasize her gesture - a device used frequently by him. In this, and in the colorful, linear, expressive style, Watanabe's work reminds of early medieval book illuminations which also illustrated the old and new testament; these were an inspiration to the Artist, whose devout beliefs are so touchingly reflected in his Works. Issued: 1961 Medium: color stencil on hand crumpled Momigami paper Edition: 83/200 Condition: Excellent impression and color. Good condition. Slight tape remains to verso. 3/8 inch tear to bottom margin. 1/4 inch tear to top margin. Small areas of thinning paper to margin and some tiny spots of thinning within image. Image Size: 27 by 22 3/4 inches Framed Size: unframed Signed: Sadao Watanabe in white ink |