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Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Afternoon in Blue

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An exceptionally large, complexly designed beautiful work by esteemed Japanese artist printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. titled "Afternoon in Blue" featuring his very popular and highly attractive horse motif. This work features gold and silver leaf highlights and was completed using multiple blocks, colors, and stages of printing. This striking and richly colored (note the brilliant blue background) image is considered to be one of Nakayama's finest and most coveted horse themed works and has become quite rare and scarce. The print is hand pencil signed, numbered (57/85), and dated (1982) by the artist. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Nakayama's work or Japanese/Asian artwork or clearly be an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Nakayama has exhibited internationally in cities such as Rome, Tokyo, Krakow, and Milan, and his works can be found in museums around the world including: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia. Cincinnati Museum of Art, Ohio, USA. Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco - Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, USA. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii, USA. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., USA. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA. Western Australian Art Museum, Perth, Australia. National Gallery of Victoria, Australia. Minnesota Museum of Art, St. Paul, USA. The print has been professionally matted and framed. Framed dimensions: 44.25" high, 31.25" wide, 1.5" deep. Viewable art: 37.5" x 24.5"
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Width: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1982
  • Condition:
    The print is in excellent vintage condition with no discernable flaws. A very good color, state, and impression. The frame may have light if any wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Beautiful and highly engaging overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254334696812
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