Children of Aizu in a Radish Garden
Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997
Children of Aizu in a Radish Garden- Artist : Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997
- Edition : Unlimited Edition
- Date : c. 1950
- Medium : woodblock
- Item# : 910232
- Condition : Traces of residue at reverse corners
- Dimensions : 9 1/8 x 17 3/8 inches
- Comments : Self-carved self-printed label affixed to reverse; pencil signature (early version)
- Price : $750
About The Artist
Saito, Kiyoshi, 1907-1997Born 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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