Basho no tsuji no nishiki 芭蕉の辻錦絵 (Basho no tsugi crossroads) - 1961 / Kumagami Kōnen 熊耳耕年 (1869-1938)

Basho no tsuji no nishiki 芭蕉の辻錦絵 (Basho no tsugi crossroads) - 1961 / Kumagami Kōnen 熊耳耕年 (1869-1938)A very rare print by Kumagami Knen (1869 1938) [ can be seen here https: bunka. nii. ac. jp heritages detail 76326 ] reprinted by Suzuki Takeo in Showa 36 1961, at that time working as a printer for Kyoto Hanga in Size: 74x38 cm printed on very thick paper Sendaichi Chuo dori Shin Demmacho (address) Suzuki Takeo (1912 1990) , Kyoto Hanga in designer and printer Suzuki Takeo kinsaku (made by) (Showa sanjroku nen) Showa 36 (1961)Kyoto hanga in red seal.

A very rare print by 熊耳耕年 Kumagami Kōnen (1869-1938) [ can be seen here https://bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/76326 ] reprinted by Suzuki Takeo in Showa 36 - 1961, at that time working as a printer for Kyoto Hanga-in

Size: 74x38 cm printed on very thick paper

仙台市中央通新伝馬町 Sendaichi Chuo-dori Shin-Demmacho (address)
鈴木健夫 Suzuki Takeo (1912 - 1990) , Kyoto Hanga-in designer and printer
鈴木健夫謹作 - Suzuki Takeo kinsaku (made by)
昭和三十六年 (Showa sanjūroku nen) - Showa 36 (1961)

Kyoto hanga-in red seal.

Printer: Sudō Sadatake 摺師　須藤定雄

Suzuki Takeo was born in Sendaichi, Japan. He began studying woodblock printing at a young age, and he exhibited his work for the first time in 1936. He was a member of the Kyoto Hanga-in, a group of Japanese woodblock print artists. Active in Shin hanga Shudan. Exibited with Nihon Hanga Kyokai in 1933-1936.

Suzuki Takeo's woodblock prints are known for their delicate brushwork and vibrant colors. He often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and flowers in his work. His prints are highly sought-after by collectors.

謹作 (きんさく) Kinsaku [carefully printed by] Kyoto Hanga-in Tokyo 京都版画院東京
Sold at Craft Corner Pen-shop Hara Takaraku クラフトコーナーペン原田鹿

There are creases and wrinkles, yellowish due to age but no foxing, a few minor stains, some minor tearing on the lower and upper edges but overall the print is a 7.5 out of 10. No stains or dirt on the print. Any damage can be seen in photos. Considering the rarity, this is a solid condition.

To my knowledge neither the original print or the Showa reproduction were ever on the market.
Enjoy this wonderful example of craftmanship!

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