Old City in Kudara- Paekche- Korea
by Unichi Hiratsuka (1895-1997)

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	Artist:	Unichi Hiratsuka (1895-1997)
	Title:	Old City in Kudara- Paekche- Korea
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	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
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	DB artwork code:	39914
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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 Old City in Kudara (Paekche), Korea before W.W.II Artist Unichi Hiratsuka 1895-1997 Signature "Hiratsuka Unichi" stamped in Japanese on the right margin Seal Artist's seal (Un) Dated 1935 Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression Carved and printed by the artist Colors excellent Condition very good … slight water stain on the upper area, slightly creased on the margins, slightly wavy on the left and right margins, a needle size hole on the upper margin corners, a light crease on the lower left corner. Description The Site of the Capital City of Ancient Paekche (Kudara in Japanese). This stark design of a lone survivor of the ancient culture and the vast sky was selected for the Hiratsuka Exhibition held by The Art Institute of Chicago in 1978 from Van Zelst Family Collection. Note The second image was taken from the reference book by Chiba City Art Museum, "Nihon no Hanga" Vol.IV. No.1. Width Item 19.8 inches = 50.3 cm Height Item 14.0 inches = 35.6 cm Literature "Hiratsuka: Modern Master" From the Van Zelst Family Collection and The Art Institute of Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2001, ISBN - 0 - 86559 - 193 - 8, - pg.55, pl.15