Please note that there might be a delay to deliver items all over the world because of pandemic. 1972 Japanese art Original Woodblock Print / Signs Of Love “Crane” Signed and numbered by the artist 18/50 – NW172. Signs of Love – Creative Shunga woodblock print. This woodblock print is one of a series of 12 Shunga prints. It features a man and a woman engaged in a secret act, each depicting a different animal on the back of the woman’s kimono. American creative woodblock print artist. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. He has lived in Japan since 1955 and has continued to paint landscapes and buildings (mainly townhouses and teahouses). His graceful, magnificent, and unique works have won him many fans in Japan and abroad. His prints are called “creative woodblock print, ” and are characterized by the fact that he performs all the processes of woodblock printing alone: sketching, carving, and printing. The colors change each time depending on the way the woodblocks are layered, so it is not a printmaking process of making many identical prints. In addition, he destroys the woodblocks himself at the end of the process, so he cannot make new prints in the future, which makes his prints rare. Many fans also want his “Sumi-e” and “Kutani-ware”. Harvard University, the Minnesota Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the National Gallery of Australia have his works in their collections. Outside dimensions: 11.2″ W x 9.3″ H / 28.5cm x 23.5cm. Inside dimensions: 9.8″ W x 7.6″ H / 25cm x 19.2cm. Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it’s difficult to show all conditions by the photos. STAIN a little, CREASE a little. About colors of the photos. The color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can’t control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance. You can return item in 60 days after receiving an item. I accept free return. International Buyers – Please Note. From 1 July 2021, all commercial goods imported into the EU from a third country or third territory is subject to VAT irrespective of their value. I hope your understanding. Please be assured that we’ll do our best to deliver your items safely. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “reiwa-antique-collectible” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Inside dimensions: 9.8\
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Outside dimensions: 11.2\
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
- Age: 1972 (Showa 42)
- Primary Material: Mulberry Paper
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Weight: 10g
- Number: 18/50