Kaoru Kawano Girl with Birds Japanese Woodblock Print Art Japan Vintage Unframed Description and Item Information Up for sale is this unframed, vintage woodblock print by the Japanese artist, Kaoru Kawano. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This mid-century modern print depicts a girl holding two birds. The artwork is on thick paper with some irregular edges. This paper measures approximately 16 3/4 inches by 11 3/16 inches. The image area is approximately 14 7/8 inches by 10 inches. This would be a nice addition to a collection of vintage Japanese art. It has markings, as shown, including some pencil notations. Kaoru Kawano was active during the mid-1940s to the early 1960s. The exact age of this vintage print is not known. Per Ronin Gallery, Kaoru Kawano was born in Hokkaido in 1916. He studied at the Kawabata Art School during the mid-1930s. He was active in the sosaku hanga movement, and he became internationally well-known after successful solo exhibitions in North America. His works combine Western-style elements with traditional woodblock printing techniques. Condition This print is unframed. There is a short and minor crease/ridge in the paper near the right hand edge, but it may just be the texture of the paper, as intended. There are no holes or rips. The paper has some darkening/staining, as shown. On the back side, there are stains where there was tape from previous framing. Some of the edges are irregular, as made. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently.