POS001: Kaoru Kawano Woodblock Print "Small Bird" |
kaoru Kawano woodblock print "Little Bird" Edition of 100 prints. Japanese title is "Kotori" Red Kawano seal at lower right in image, and Kawano signature in bottom margin at right.
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) was a Japanese printmaker active in the Sosaku Hange movement. Born in Hokkaido in 1961, he studied at the Kawabata Art School in the mid 1930's. Following successful solo exhibitions in North America, he garnered international renown. Combining Western-style elements with the woodblock tradition, his works are appreciated for the simple way in which hey incorporate the texture of the wood grain into the overall design. Hight 22in. Wide 14in $1500.00 |