Very rare design original limited edition by Jiro Takidaira (1921-2009). His woodblock prints seldom every seen offered for sale. Jiro's primary focus was his world famous children's books; rarely did he make a woodblock print. This is a large format Limited Edition hand numbered 44/300 in bottom margin and signed in lower left of image in pencil by the artist. Paper size: 7 and 1/2 inches by 20 and 5/8 inches. Outstanding condition for the age (Showa period) with full margins, bold colors. Tiny ink smudge on the lower right margin and extremely faint paper crease at the top right corner. Strong texture on Japanese washi paper. Bright and lively, full of light and wonderful colors. Limited edition of only 300 prints. Sought after as collector's item rarely offered inside or outside of Japan. 

Jiro Takidaira was born in Ibaragi, Japan in 1921. He was soon influenced by the moku-hanga (woodblock print) movement. After WW II, he exhibited in international shows in Tokyo, New York and China. He is well known as an illustrator for children's books. Also he is most famous Japanese "Kiri-e"(Paper-Cut Art) artist. He passed away in May 16, 2009 at 88 years old.

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