Ted Colyer “November” Woodblock Print

An etching entitled “Metastophaliese” and signed Ozman from an edition of 75, circa 1970s. sight: 4 ¾ inches wide by 16 ¼ inches tall frame: 7 ½ inches wide by 22 ½ inches tall

Leon Foster Jones (American, 1871-1940) An etching depicting dry docked boats along the New York coast, circa 1925. sight: 13 ¼ by 8 ¾ inches frame: 18 by 13 ½ inches

Mid-Century Modern, Lithograph n.15/20 by Emilio Scanavino. The work was created around the 1970s, and it is part of a cycle of 20 lithographs. The use of few colors enhances the work

Nishijima Katsuyuki (西島 勝之) is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints, which often depict traditional Japanese architecture and landscapes. Born in 1945 in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Nishijima studied at the Kyoto Prefecture Art School and began his career as a painter before transitioning to woodblock printing. His works are celebrated for their detailed and vibrant representation of the Japanese countryside and urban scenes. Nishijima's prints are recognized for their use of bold colors and intricate details. He employs traditional woodblock printing techniques, which involve carving the image into woodblocks, inking the blocks, and then pressing them onto paper. Each color in the print requires a separate block and precise alignment, or registration, to create the final image. The print's title is "Bunraku" and is one of Nishijima's works that showcase traditional Japanese buildings and scenes. The print features a detailed depiction of a traditional Japanese storefront with a noren...