Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints

by Various artists

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Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints by Various artists

Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints

Watanabe's Special Woodblock Calendars - This wonderful group of contemporary woodblock calendars was released by the famous Watanabe Publisher of Tokyo. For each year, Watanabe commissioned seven artists to create original designs for the twelve months. The artists carved the blocks themselves, which were hand printed and distributed by Watanabe to reserved customers only. These colorful designs are printed on hand-made Torinoko paper, with the woodblock at the top and the dates below. An information sheet which lists the artists accompanies each set, with text in Japanese (rarely in both English and Japanese). Watanabe recommends trimming the dates from the bottom of the page and framing the individual designs for display, which could be changed out seasonally. Each set of 12 prints is enclosed in a paper folder with a small woodblock print bearing the year on the front. These are great designs by a variety of contemporary artists, including Fumio Fujita, who is well known for his images of trees. A great chance to acquire a handsome group of modern Japanese woodblocks in an interesting format.

Image Size - Each image 5 1/2" x 6 1/4"; page size 10 5/8" x 7 3/8" page

Condition - Prints with excellent color and detail as shown. Some prints have a few spots. Please see photos for details. Most prints in excellent condition overall.

Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints by Various artists
Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints by Various artists
Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints by Various artists
Watanabe's 1993 Special Woodblock Calendar with 12 Prints by Various artists

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