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Isamu Sakamoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Morning Light

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A gorgeous and quite radiant print by Japanese artist/printmaker Isamu Sakamoto titled "Morning Light." The work features the dawn ("Reimei") light reflecting off a traditional building roof, perhaps a Buddhist or Shinto temple. The bright and bold colors are quite striking. The print is sealed in red, signed in ink within the image, dated (1970), and numbered 22/100) by the artist. Sakamoto was born in 1931 in Iwaki, Fukushima prefecture. His prints often feature landscapes and areas of scenic beauty in Fukushima. He has had solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan, France, and the United States. His work can be found in a number of collections and museums including the Smithsonian, Washinton D.C, the Freer Gallery of Art, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. This particular work can be found in The Honolulu Museum of Art. Sheet dimensions: 24" High, 18.75" Wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    The print is in very good vintage condition with some light natural toning in the margins else no discernable flaws, tears, staining, etc... (please see photos). Beautiful and engaging overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254334490622

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