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Kaoru Kawano Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print "Kwannon"
About the Item
- Creator:Kaoru Kawano (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Print and frame in good vintage condition. Frame may have minor wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Very nice overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254311596301
Kaoru Kawano
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.
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