"Kumadori 2" - Kabuki Actor - Limited edition 81/150 - NO...

A beautiful unique print with a Kabuki actor. Technique: Original woodblock print Title: "Kumadori 2" Artist: Kunio Kaneko (b 1949) 金子邦夫 Edition 81/150, Japan 2002 Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist. Embossed border line. Kumadori is a makeup technique used in Kabuki to exaggerate the character and facial expression. For example, red kumadori represents justice, courage or youth, blue kumadori represents villains and vengeful spirits, and brown kumadori represents demons and monsters. Condition: Excellent condition, minor defect on the margin. Dimensions Paper size: 160 x 125 mm Image size: 130 x 95 mm His woodblock works are all handmade by the traditional Japanese Baren. Kunio Kaneko's purpose is "Neo Japan Art" which is very traditional Japanese but reflects global and modern views. Famous for his technique with Gold and Silver metallic background and effect. Born : 1949. Hiroshima, Japan Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata Shipment with tracking we do combine shipments for woodblock prints. Every week we offer a wide range of Japanese art prints here on Catawiki. Click on our name, to find out what our running offerings are this week ! ※※Please note※※ We cannot ship to the following countries: -Gibraltar -Guernsey -Israel -Ukraine -USA Thank you!

Estimate:£125.63

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