Ushio Takahashi (1944-)

 Japanese Mezzotint Etching Print


"Nemureru Bijo Yori"
(From "Sleeping Beauty")

We are very pleased to be able to offer this wonderful Mezzotint etching by Japanese artist Ushio Takahashi (born 1944). "Nemureru Bijo Yori"(From "Sleeping Beauty"), Limited Edition 2/15 AP, printed 1987. This is pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed seal "Ushio Takahashi". Limited edition size of only 15 sheets (As AP). Limited Edition paper measures 18 and 3/8 inches wide by 17 and 3/4 inches tall. Very Large Size. Pristine condition. Please see superb details in this print. This print shows tender beauty of woman. Truly romantic colors and lovely her expression. His prints are in the collctions of several Japanese and Korean museums.

This print was published by Nobel prize honoring foundation as commemorative of Nobel prize of Mr. Yasunari Kawabata. In those days eight kinds prints were published. This edition is one of eight kinds prints. This print was published for all over the world from Sweden. This print was published only 15 sheets as AP limited edition for inside Japan. This print is very very special.