Shizuo Nishizawa (1912-1997) - Limited Edition No.1/30 Etching/Silkscreen "Tamate Gozen"

Shizuo Nishizawa (1912-1997) - Limited Edition No.1/30 Etching/Silkscreen "Tamate Gozen"

Displayed at the 16th - 18th October 1987 "CWAJ" Print Show 32

*DELIVERY INCLUDED IN PRICE*

Titled: "Bunraku - Tamate Gozen" - Number 1 of only 30 limited edition.

Depicting the Character "Tamate Gozen"
From the Japanese 18th Century play "Sesshu Gappo ga Tsuji" - "The Love of Tamate Gozen"

The original 16th - 18th October 1987 "CWAJ" Print Show 32 Catalogue plus original price list.

Shizuo Nishizawa was born in 1912 the old port town of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture.

The artist was famous worldwide for his depictions of characters from the puppet theatres of Japan and his works are highly sought after due to the small limited editions he produced.

Condition: Excellent condition - framed within a textured mount by the "Kato" gallery, Tokyo - Numbered 1/30 (first printing of the edition) - titled & Signed - the brochure and price list are in excellent condition - see all images for condition.

Dimensions:
Frame - 31" high x 20 5/8" wide x 7/8" deep.
Actual Image - 23 1/4" high x 14" wide
Visible sheet - 24" high x 14 1/2" wide
Mount - 2 1/2" at narrowest point.

A rare and striking image mounted within a beautiful frame which will be a great addition to any collection of Japanese Art.