Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print
A fabulous print by Kaoru Kawano - 話 (Conversation) showing a seated child figure holding a small blue bird close to the face. The figure’s body is printed with Kawano’s characteristic woodgrain, with simple areas of blue and white indicating clothing and limbs against a deep green ground. Two black branch-like forms frame the scene, drawing focus to the quiet exchange. A charming composition with lovely colour and texture. 🕊️
- Year & Edition: c.1950s-60s. Open edition. Artist’s red hanko, black seal verso.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Paper approx. H 42.50 cm × W 28.50 cm. Image H 37.50 cm × W 25.00 cm.
- Condition: Beautiful. Image unblemished, paper crisp & intact. Faint fox spotting to margin.
- Notes: 話 (hanashi) means “conversation” in Japanese, reflected here in the child’s posed interaction with the small blue bird. A lovely composition.
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