Japanese Print "Village Houses at Shirakawa" by Asano Takeji
Artist:Asano Takeji
Title:Village Houses at Shirakawa
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Title Village Houses at Shirakawa Artist Takeji Asano 1900-1999 Signature "Takeji" in the plate. Dated 1967. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Very good … Carved by the artist. Colors Excellent. Condition Excellent - very good. Description "Hida; Shirakawakyo". The traditional village houses in Shirakawa. They are called "Gassho-zukuri" (Praying-Hand Style) houses. Note Takeji ASANO was a very good carver and printer. The most of his Sosaku-hanga style designs were carved and printed by him. Format Oban yoko-e Width Item 15.5 inches = 39.3 cm Height Item 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm
