koku" (Drawn and carved by Takeji) are in Japanese in the lower-left corner of the image
Image size: 10 and 3/8 by 15 and 1/2 inches tall (26
and delicate feathers with such realism that it resembles a photograph
Signed "Shiro" with seal "Shiro" in the lower right corner of the image
Paper has a deeply embossed “Ushio Takahashi" seal
- SUWON II, 1969 - Tomikichiro Tokuriki koku" (Drawn and carved byThe marvelous woodblock print "SUWON II" is by Clifton Karhu (19272007). This rare early print depicts everyday scenes from the street corners of Suwon, South Korea. The lady, dressed in traditional Korean attire, is portrayed beautifully. The warm colors, reminiscent of a sunset, enhance its beauty, exuding an Oriental mood distinct from Japanese landscapes. Printed in 1969, it is signed, titled, dated, and numbered by the artist in pencil on the