ORIGINAL WOODBLOCK ENGRAVING LITHOGRAPH by Kaoru Kawano. Signed & Numbered Titled “Twilight”. Kaoru Kawano was born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1916, and studied at Kawabata art school in 1934. Because his earlier works showed such great promise, they were displayed at the Nihon Hanga Kyokai Exhibition (Japan Print Society) in 1944. He interrupted his print-making activities to join the army, but later was unfortunate to become a prisoner of war in Siberia. In 1949 he resumed exhibiting with Nihon Hanga Kyokai, and subsequently with Kokugakai in 1952. He moved to Tokyo in 1958, and participated in International competitions and solo Exhibitions in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and elsewhere. His works are characterized by highly textured Abstract representations of children. This is an ORIGINAL Engraving that was Titled ” Twilight ” and Number 59 of 100 which is a Very Limited Edition. This piece has Beautiful various Colors and Details from the time period with a nice Abstract Representation with a Face of a Child and Nice Floral Foliage Accented throughout the artwork. This was Hand Signed By the artist in the lower right corner and numbered at the lower left with the title at the Center and some hand written Asian Script which is all shown in close up pictures in the listing. There is also a Stamped Insignia in a Red Square of the Artist Signature which is also show in the photos. This has beautiful Color Tones that gives it Great Depth and Dimension to the details as shown in the photos. The Beauty of Art is all in the Eye of the Beholder. Please keep in mind this is All ORIGINAL and can use a light surface cleaning and may have some minor wear and imperfections consistent with its age that would be seen in the photos. The frame is Original to the piece and has wear that is also consistent with its age as well and should be rematted at your discretion. Overall its in Great Condition. Overall Framed it measures approx. 21 inches wide and approx. 28 1/2 inches high. This came from a Private Estate in New York and was BEAUTIFULLY MADE of the Highest Quality and Craftmanship that can be handed down to Generations. PLEASE Keep in Mind that this piece is older and may have some minor wear and imperfections consistent with its age. Please keep in mind the color tones may slightly vary from the personal settings on any device or PC to various Manufacturers. We use Modern photography equipment to give as best accuracy of pictures as possible. Private Viewing Is Available Upon Request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. We are Here to Serve You. PICK UPS ARE WELCOME. WE ARE LOCATED IN NEW YORK AND WILL BE LISTING NEW ARTWORK EVERY WEEK AND OTHER VARIOUS COLLECTIBLE ITEMS. This is a RARE FIND! PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS OF ORIGINAL ARTWORK of PAINTINGS POSTERS ETCHINGS ENGRAVINGS LITHOGRAPHS DRAWINGS WATERCOLORS MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE ARTWORK & MORE. The item “KAORU KAWANO Vintage Original Modern Asian Woodblock TWILIGHT Abstract Engraving” is in sale since Saturday, July 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “fineartcollectorsgallery” and is located in Massapequa, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Artist: Kaoru Kawano
- Style: Abstract
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Printing Technique: Woodblock
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Woodcut & Block
- Date of Creation: 1950-1969
- Features: Framed
- Color: Multi-Color
- Subject: Abstract
- Originality: Original
- Print Surface: Paper
