Rikio Takahashi

"House of Tasteful" Woodblock Print by Rikio Takahashi

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States, California

Period

1950-1979

Materials

woodblock

Dimensions

W.	38 in;	H.	25 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	96.52 cm;	H.	63.5 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Condition

Good. framed

Creation Date

1969

Description

This woodblock print was done by Rikio Takahashi. Rikio Takahashi specialized in depicting the forms of the Japanese garden, especially the classic gardens of Kyoto in a modernist manner. Takahashi is one of the last true sōsaku hanga (creative print) artists. He was especially adept at the subtle partial overlay of one or more colors to create varied opacities and textures as well as complexity of shapes.

Styles / Movements

Asian Art, Color, Modernism

Dealer Reference Number

HTWPRT

Incollect Reference Number

331511