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Floating World Gallery | Child in Aizu

Child in Aizu

Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997

Child in Aizu

Artist : Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997
Edition : Unlimited Edition
Date : c. 1950
Medium : woodblock
Item# : 171831
Condition : Faint rubbing, soiling and tears at edge of paper; two small holes in paper, one in design (on face)
Image size : 19 3/8 x 15 1/2 inches
Comments : Oversized, dimensions given are for entire sheet
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About The Artist

Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997

Born in 1907 in Sakamoto, Fukushima prefecture. Moved to Otaru in Hokkaido at age 5; later apprenticed to a sign painter. From an early age operated a successful sign painting business in Otaru. Studied drawing with Narita Gyokusen in Otaru. Infatuated with the art world, he sold his business and moved to Tokyo in about 1932. Studied Western-style painting at Hongo Painting Institute. Exhibited oils with Hakujitsukai, Nikakai, Kokugakai, and Tokokai. Began making hanga by cutting and prin.....

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