Katsuyuki Nishijima - Kyoto artist Katsuyuki Nishijima is known for his beautiful contemporary woodblock prints in the sosaku hanga tradition, designing, carving, and printing each block himself. Inspired by the beauty of Japan, Nishijima illustrates traditional inns and quiet streets, glorious sunsets and dusky evenings, spring blossoms and summer fields. These lovely prints capture the charm of traditional Japanese buildings and landscapes, evoking a romantic view of old Japan yet with a distinctly modern artistic sensibility. These limited edition prints are pencil signed and numbered by the artist in the lower margin. A wonderful choice for the modern collector, they also make striking framed displays.

Moriyama - Beautiful contemporary woodblock from Katsuyuki Nishijima's series depicting the Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Kaido. Choosing the classic woodblock subject of the famous inland Kiso Highway from Tokyo to Kyoto, Nishijima illustrates traditional inns and quiet streets, glorious sunsets and dusky evenings, spring blossoms and summer fields. These lovely prints capture the charm of traditional Japanese buildings and landscapes, evoking a romantic view of old Japan yet with a distinctly modern artistic sensibility. These limited edition prints are pencil signed and numbered by the artist in the lower margin. A wonderful choice for the modern collector, they also make striking framed displays.

Signed - K. Nishijima in pencil with red artist's seal
Numbered - 177/500 in pencil

Artist - Nishijima (born 1945)

Image Size - 12 3/8" x 18 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight thinning on reverse at top edge near corners from previous mounting. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.