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Pencil signature; Munakata seal affixed to reverse
Falling Leaves
Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975
Falling Leaves- Artist : Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975
- Series : In Praise of Kanjiro Kawai's Kiln
- Date : 1945
- Medium : woodblock
- Item# : 951009
- Condition : Tape residue at reverse left edge
- Image size : 17 3/4 x 13 inches
- Comments : Pencil signature; Munakata seal affixed to reverse
- Price : $8,000
About The Artist
Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975Born in Aomori prefecture. Began self-study of oil painting and in 1920 organized Seikokai (Blue Light Group) to hold exhibitions twice a year. First went to Tokyo in 1924. Inspired to make moku-hanga by seeing a Kawakami Sumio print in 1926. Studied briefly with Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1928. Exhibited prints with Kokugakai from 1930; member 1932-1953. Member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai 1932-1938. Exhibited early paintings at Hakujitsukai, Bunten, and Teiten. Met Yanagi Soetsu in 1936; from that .....
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Falling Leaves
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Pencil signature; Munakata seal affixed to reverse
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