Kaoru Kawano Art
Japanese, 1916-1965
Kaoru Kawano was a 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 reputation through successfulsolo exhibitions in North America and elsewhere.to
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Artist: Kaoru Kawano
"Introspection" Woodblock by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Pasadena, CA
The woodblock print of a girl in red depicts a moment of introspection with the defined closed eyes of a little girl at the top of the work and the vision of a malicious face at the bottom.
Kaoru Kawano was a woodblock...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Kaoru Kawano Art
Materials
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Horse Pulling a Sledge
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Horse pulling a Sledge" c.1950 is an original woodcut on paper by noted Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano, 1916-1965. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist, with...
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Materials
Woodcut
Mid Century Figurative Woodblock Print -- Mother and Child
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century mother and child woodblock print by Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965). Unframed and un-matted. Signed "Kaoru Kawano", circa 1955. Image 16.75"H x 11.25"L.
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1950s Folk Art Kaoru Kawano Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
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