Original Kacho-e Paintings by Shizuo Ashikaga - Lovely original kacho-e or birds and flowers painting by Shizuo Ashikaga, done for a 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. A rare opportunity to acquire an original shin-hanga preparatory painting.

Artist - Shizuo Ashikaga (active circa 1950s)

Size - Sheet size 17 1/4" x 11 1/4"

Condition - This painting with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight creasing, tape marks at edges and pinholes in top corners from original use. Please see photos for details.