Japanese Woodblock Print “Cormorants”. By Shiro Kasamatsu (1898 – 1991). Heisei Period Atozuri later edition woodblock print. OBan Tate-e Large size : about 16 x 11 inches include margins. Printer : Takenaka Carver : Okura. His art-name, Shiro is a Pun upon his real name, Shiro. He became a pupil of Kaburagi Kiyokata, and exhibited his picture of figures and scenic subsequently at the Imperial Academy Exhibition. His first woodblock prints appeared in the year of 1919 and 1920, a considerable number having been produced before the earthquake of 1923. In the years following he has produced many fine prints. And he started engraving and printing by himself after 1955 when making his prints. He had been working actively just before he passed away in 1991. Please read before ordering. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. Thank you for your understanding. International Buyers Please Note.