- Matsue-jo (Matsue Castle) - Fumio Kitaoka The rare and humorous woodblock

The rare and humorous woodblock print "Cello-hiki" (Cellist)

and sculptor who is particularly known for her imaginative and highly original silkscreen prints

Shortly after Harunobu’s death

Two paper scuffs (once taped) on the top of the verso

- Matsue-jo (Matsue Castle) - Fumio Kitaoka The rare and humorous woodblockThe small woodblock print Matsue j (Matsue Castle) is by Unichi Hiratsuka (18951997). It depicts the historic Japanese castle located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Rendered in a striking black and white palette, the work embodies a quiet, minimalist beauty. It is hand signed, titled, and dated in pencil along the bottom margin. Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 6 and 1 8 x 5 and 1 4 inches (15. 2 x 13. 5 cm) Sheet number: N A Date: 1953 Signed: Hand