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Japanese Woodblock Print Fuchsia By Rakuzan Nakayama Beautiful Artwork

Product ID: 242050604

Description

This stunning Japanese woodblock print titled 'Fuchsia' (フクシヤ), by the artist Rakuzan Nakayama, measures 11 1/2 x 17 inches. The print showcases vibrant and strong colors characteristic of Nakayama's work while exhibiting significant and uneven age-related toning, particularly in the margins. It appears to have been cut from a larger portfolio or book, evidenced by the cut edges. A small soft crease and some minor wear are present in the top-left corner. Rakuzan Nakayama (中山 楽山, active c. 1920s-1930s) was renowned for his detailed kachō-ga (bird-and-flower pictures), merging traditional Japanese techniques with modern realism. This piece represents both the aesthetic and cultural beauty of shin-hanga woodblock prints, making it a valuable addition for collectors and lovers of botanical art.

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