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Iwao Akiyama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print of Nude Female Goddess

$869
£656.07
€752.64
CA$1,213.08
A$1,320.93
CHF 698.84
MX$15,929.87
NOK 8,891.63
SEK 8,128.82
DKK 5,621.02

About the Item

Wonderful work of a nude woman - likely a mythical goddess - by Japanese artist and printmaker Iwao Akiyama who was widely known for his distinctive images of cats, owls, animals and female deity figures. As a child, Akiyama studied drawing under the direction of local Buddhist monks. Later he studied with famed Japanese artist Shiko Munakata from 1959-1965 before venturing off to start his own career as a printmaker. The work has been matted and framed (in a beautiful gold gilt frame) and is ready to display The print is pencil signed, numbered (9/100), titled (in Japanese), dated (1978), and stamped/sealed in red by the artist and his his trademark red dot in the center of the image. A very beautiful and alluring work. Would be a great addition to collectors of Japanese/Asian art prints or make for an eye catching stand alone accent artwork in about any setting. Akiyama's works can be found in numerous private collections and international museums including: British Museum, London UK Cincinnati Art Museum, USA National Gallery of Victoria, Australia National Museum of Scotland Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, Isreal Frame dimensions: 21.5" High, 17" Wide, 1" Deep Viewable image 16" x 11.75".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1978
  • Condition:
    The print is in very good to excellent vintage condition with no discernable issues. The frame may have light if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). A beautiful, alluring and engaging overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254346154842

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