Kiyoshi Saito: Plowing the Rice Field in Spring

Artist: Saitō Kiyoshi (1907-1997) Title: Plowing the Rice Field with an Oxen Date: ca. 1970 A farmer prepares his field for rice planting, walking behind an ox that pulls a simple plow. With the simplified forms and rich, deep textures that Saito’s woodblocks are celebrated for. In the US, Saito is perhaps the most popular and collected sosaku-hanga artist of the mid 20th century. The charm and folksy, rustic feeling of Saito work overlays a sophisticated mastery of design and technique. Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Very clean on front, verso has some backing remnants, not visible to front. Dimensions: 29 x 42.3 cm Publisher: Self-published Literature: See the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Seal: artist’s seal “Kiyoshi” in red Signature: Kiyoshi Saito (in black ink)