{"product_id":"takao-hiwasaki-wood-engraving-1992-signed-limited-112-250-music-theme","title":"Takao Hiwasaki Wood Engraving 1992 Signed Limited 112\/250 Music Theme","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wood engraving (kiguchi mokuhanga) by Takao Hiwasaki (1941-1992), depicting a swirling galaxy and stars in the night sky, a figure playing a trumpet, another playing a small keyboard instrument, and fresh plants, blending a fantastical world with a gentle music motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takao Hiwasaki (1941-1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject \/ Motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swirling galaxy and stars, figures playing a trumpet and a small keyboard instrument, and fresh plants; a music motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 \/ 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image (printed area) approx. 7.5 x 10 cm; sheet (full paper) approx. 19 x 21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Seal \/ Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monogram signature \"T.H.\" with the year \"'92\" at lower right, and the edition number \"112 \/ 250\" at lower left, all handwritten in pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept in darkness and long protected under glass. No conspicuous staining or sun-fading on the image surface or white margins; remarkably well preserved for a paper work over 30 years old. Originally framed, but the wooden frame deteriorated with age, so only the print sheet is offered. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakao Hiwasaki is internationally esteemed as a leading figure of modern Japanese printmaking and the wood engraving technique. He passed away on April 29, 1992 at the age of 50, making works dated \"'92\" from the very final period of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50790600474722,"sku":null,"price":258.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m12933023879_1.jpg?v=1793250837","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/takao-hiwasaki-wood-engraving-1992-signed-limited-112-250-music-theme","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}