KAORU KAWANO Framed Japanese Woodblock in Colors with Mica SACRED CRANES

Kaoru Kawano (Japan 1916-1965) framed woodblock print in colors with mica, 'Sacred Cranes'. Signed with chop mark at lower left. Simple frame measures 15" x 18 3/4", woodblock measures 9" x 14 3/4". Excellent condition.

As found on RoninGallery: Kaoru Kawano was a Japanese woodblock print artist who worked during the Showa period (1926-1989). Born in Hokkaido in 1916, Kawano studied at Kawabata Art School during the 1930s. He gained an international his reputation through successful solo exhibitions in North America and elsewhere. His prints frequently depict children and animals, combining Western-style elements with the tradition of woodblock printmaking. Kaoru Kawano’s works are also appreciated for the way in which they incorporate the woodgrain of the block into the design.

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