Clifton Karhu 1983 Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print’Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms’ – Brilliant Umbrella’s and Rich Scenery Medium: 20th c. Woodblock Print Titled: Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms Date: 1983 Edition: 54/100 Approx. Size: 22.25″ tall by 26.25″ wide, including frame. Print size: (what can be seen) 17.5 x 13.5 Signature: C KARHU 1927 – 2007 Clifton Karhu Woodblock Print “Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms”, 1983. A beautiful view of many people after a light rain, looking out over a beamed bridge enjoying the beauty around them. Karhu masterfully uses varying hues of rich colors to illustrate and define scenery and the bold and bright umbrellas. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, Clifton Karhu graduated from the Minneapolis School of Art in 1952. He lived in Japan from 1955. He was active as a painter in oil, watercolor and sumi before taking up woodblock prints in the early 1960′s. A member of the Nihon Hanga Kyokai since 1964, Karhu has had many solo shows throughout Japan. Clifton Karhu works have been commissioned by major firms in Japan and Hong Kong and are represented in collections, including Cincinnati; Harvard University; St. Paul, Minnesota and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Karhu’s works from 1983. A beautiful print by the American master print maker who lived in Japan for over 50 years. This limited edition print is signed, dated and numbered (54/100) by the artist. The colors are vibrant and again, striking and would look fabulous in any decor. – I have not found another of this particular print, it is I’m sure rare. The print is matted and framed. Part of a wonderful personal collection of his works that we acquired. Otherwise overall condition is wonderful. The item “Clifton Karhu’83 Limited Ed Japanese Woodblock Print Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms” is in sale since Saturday, February 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “old_legends” and is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Artist: Clifton Karhu
- Style: Asian
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
- Medium: Woodcut & Block
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Year: 1983
- Features: Framed
- Width (Inches): 26.25
- Color: Blue
- Subject: Landscape
- Originality: Limited Edition Print
- Height (Inches): 22.25
- Print Surface: Paper
