Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set

by Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)

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Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set by Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)

Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s) Original Japanese Painting on Paper and Woodblock Print Set
Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set

Original Kacho-e Painting and Woodblock Print Set by Shizuo Ashikaga - Lovely original kacho-e or birds and flowers painting by Shizuo Ashikaga along with the finished woodblock print published by the Uchida Art Company of Kyoto. These paintings come from the archives of Uchida, and were never intended to be sold, but rather used as preparation for the woodblock of the same subject. They feature beautiful soft color and fine brush work, and each is signed with the red artist's seal. Some include notations or borders in pencil. This set offers fascinating insight into the process of translating an artist's original painting into a traditional Japanese woodblock print, with only minor differences in most cases. An exceptional and rare opportunity for a collector to acquire both the original painting and the print resulting from it, along with a small label in English and Japanese.

Artist - Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)

Image Size - Painting sheet size 17 1/4" x 11 3/8"; print 15 3/4" x 10 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Painting has spotting, slight creasing, tape marks at edge from original use. Print has a few creases. Please see photos for details.

Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set by Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)
Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set by Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)
Finch and Grape Original Painting and Woodblock Print Set by Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)

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