My (humble) ART Collection (Selected)
Shiko Munakata, 1903-1975. Woodcut; "Lion's Cave."
Shiko Munakata, "Lion's Cave"
Woodcut
1950
SHIKO MUNAKATA (1903-1975)
Shishikutsu (Lion's Cave)
Woodblock print with hand-applied color, from the series Ryurisho hangakan (Print book of Ryurisho), signed in pencil with seal, dated 1950
165⁄8 x 137⁄8 in. (42.2 x 35.2 cm.)
I must admit that I'm far late to the game....until recently I was unaware of this genius' work.
It was only because I was watching the PBS 'Antiques Roadshow' and got a glimpse of one of his earlier prints.