Japanese Print "two kittens" by Kawano Kaoru
Artist:Kawano Kaoru
Title:two kittens
Date:Not set
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Source:Japanese Art Open Database
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You are bidding on an original Japanese woodblock print by listed artist Kaoru Kawano (1916 - 1965). Kawano is best known for his portraits of young girls. (I am not familiar with this artist. I reference the above information to item # 917144661.) He also did a series, in similar style & technique, of cats/kittens. This 3-color print portrays two napping kittens, one of whom has just popped up it's head to take a peek at you! IMAGE SIZE: 10.25" x 15" PAPER SIZE: 11.25" X 16.5", of a rag content, cover stock weight SIGNATURES: Artist chop - lower right corner of image; Publisher(?) chop - reverse lower left corner of paper. CONDITION: I will describe the piece to the best of my ability. Please keep in mind that the piece is from an estate auction of Orientalia collectors, & not fresh out of a museum flat file. The print is in it's original "found" state, & does not appear to have ever been framed. It is hinged at the very top in it's original bookmount, of what appears to be a rag paper, with the original, protective, acetate cover over it. The acetate was tacted (it is now detached) to the mount with masking tape. This signifies a date of execution to the 1940's - 60's, as this was the common form of presentation for sale. It has managed to remain in relatively EXCELLENT condition, all things considered. There is no noted damage to the image, or paper. However, I do note that the border of the print paper is slightly yellowed, in my opinion.
