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The Cherry Blossoms of Omuro at Kyoto in Spring
by Tokuriki, Tomikichiro - 徳力富吉郎

Artist:	Tokuriki, Tomikichiro - 徳力富吉郎
Title:	The Cherry Blossoms of Omuro at Kyoto in Spring
Series:	Ten Views of Japan
Date:	1940s (this artwork: First/Early edition)
Publisher:	Uchida - 内田
Medium:	Woodblock - 木版画
Format:	Shikishi - 色紙, approx. 29 x 26cm
Condition:	Fine impression and condition. Original untrimmed state. Embossing to trees and glass. No tears, creases, stains, folds, or foxing. There is the faintest of matte lines at the top left of the print (barely visible).
Price:	Sold
Artwork Code:	8287-Tokuriki
Notes:	A beautiful spring scene. Number 6 from a series of 10 prints. This print is tip-mounted to its original 38 x 34cm folder. The narrow bottom and right margins are this print's natural state.
Artist Biography:	TOKURIKI TOMIKICHIRO(1902 - 1999) - Tokuriki was born and raised in Kyotoand was influenced by the local art scene from childhood. He stayed in Kyotofor his entire career and was a leader of the Kyoto Sosaku Hanga. He graduated from the KyotoCity School of Fine Arts and Crafts and after that from the KyotoCity Specialist School of Painting. While he began his career in the painting field, he found his true calling in the woodblock print field and was enthusiastic about the reemergence of woodblock prints in 20th century Japanese art. He was influential in the development of new artists later in his career and set up his own publishing company called Matsukyu.
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