- Ginza -

The striking woodblock print Ginza is by Sumio Kawakami (1895–1972). Depicting the lively spirit of Tokyo’s renowned Ginza district in the late 1920s, this impression is a later printing from the original blocks, issued as part of the supplement to Kawakami Sumio Zenshu (Complete Works of Sumio Kawakami, Vol. 2), published in 1979 in a limited edition of 380. The blocks were originally carved in 1929 (Showa 4). A fine example of the Sosaku Hanga movement, the bold use of color and line imbues the work with remarkable vitality. Technique: WoodblockPaper size: 10 and 3/4 x 9 and 1/2 inches (27.2 x 24.2 cm)Image size: 9 and 1/2  x 7 and 1/8 inches (24.2 x 18 cm)Sheet number: N/A (limited edition of 380)Date: 1979 Signed: "Sumio-ban" in the upper right corner of the image. Condition: Very good condition. Typical minor ink smudges in the margins, as shown, which will be matted out.  *** ABOUT SHIPPING ***  For Domestic Buyers    Flat shipping rate  (UPS 3-Day, fully insured): $23.00 However