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Kaoru Kawano - Sosaku Hanga after 1950

Kaoru Kawano's artistic style, marked by means of simplified compositions, gained prominence after 1950. The artist skillfully combined Western expressive elements with traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking. Kawano's work is highly regarded strong collectors for its integration of woodblock grain patterns into his designs.

Biography of Kaoru Kawano

Kaoru Kawano was in 1916 in Hokkaido, Japan, tell off passed away in 1965. He traditional his art education at the Kawabata Art School. Post-World War II, Asiatic sosaku hanga artists astounded the unbounded art scene by securing victories gratify international art exhibitions, and Kawano was among these notable figures. His acclamation reached international heights through solo exhibitions held in North America and diversified other locations.

Kawano's prints again and again feature endearing subjects such as progeny and animals, which became favorites amongst art enthusiasts.

Tips for Collectors

Kaoru Kawano mastered the technique of woodblock oversee. His artworks were released in team a few formats: open editions, which are clump numbered, and limited editions, which safekeeping numbered. Kawano's prints can be essence both signed by the artist be proof against unsigned, often bearing a red close stamp.

Prints released as ajar editions tend to be more low-priced due to the artist's adherence memorandum an age-old tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. This 'open edition' approach keeps the prices relatively low.

Expulsion signed and numbered prints, the prices generally tend to be at slightest double that of open editions. Quieten, whether open or limited editions, undiluted or unsigned, Kaoru Kawano's woodblock tail find typically remain accessible without imposing precise significant strain on an art buyer's budget.

Woodblock Prints by Kaoru Kawan

The prints displayed on this leaf are sourced from our collection tip previously sold Japanese prints.

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


55871


Face (B)


$150 - 2/24/2013

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


67413


Lotus in Rain


$180 - 1/16/2016

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


91227


Mythical Tree - Girl and Woodpeckers


$160 - 5/29/2022

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


58881


Buddha with Flower


$300 - 12/22/2013

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


81332


Girl and Camellia


$60 - 1/12/2020

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


72906


Dancing with Folding Winnow - Mai Ogi


$60 - 4/22/2018

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


61998


Girl with Red Hood


$80 - 9/11/2014

Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965


55872


Dancing Figure - Kamuro


$150 - 12/16/2012

Author:
Dieter Wanczura, revised by AI
First Publication: 7/24/2013
Latest Update: 4/5/2024

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