Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

by Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014)

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge by Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014)

Original Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014) Japanese Woodblock Print
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Sosaku Hanga - The sosaku hanga or creative print movement in Japan began in the early part of the twentieth century. Unlike the traditional collaborative woodblock printing process utilizing a separate artist, carver, and printer along with a publisher, the sosaku hanga movement emphasized artist involvement in designing, carving, and printing the blocks himself, as the sole creator of his work. The movement gained popularity following World War II, earning international acclaim and expanding subject matter to include abstraction. Today most contemporary Japanese print artists design, carve, and print their woodblocks themselves, continuing the vibrant creative tradition established with ukiyo-e. Sosaku hanga prints encompass a wide range of subjects and expressive artistic styles, and are a great choice for a collector interested in modern and contemporary prints.

Kawanishi Yuzaburo - The son of noted printmaker Kawanishi Hide, Kawanishi Yuzaburo began studying woodblock print making at the age of eight with his father. He exhibited widely in Japan and internationally, becoming a leader in the sosaku hanga genre in the Kansai area. His extensive travels resulted in a number of European subjects. His distinctive style uses large areas of color and simplified shapes without a black keyblock. Collectors prize the colorful works of this important sosaku hanga artist.

Signed - Y. Kawanishi in pencil in bottom margin

Artist - Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014)

Image Size - 9 5/8" x 13 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Wrinkling and rippling at edges from printing process, small rubbed spot in subject. Please see photos for details.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge by Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014)
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge by Yuzaburo Kawanishi (1923 - 2014)