- Shiun (Purple Clouds) - Katsuyuki Nishijima presented in a smaller format

presented in a smaller format

Image size (Inside mat): 6 and 1/4 x 9 inches (16 x 22

Signed: "Sa" from Sano in the lower right corner of the image

Excellent shading and ink bleed through

This attractive print (Kappa-zuri) "Benkei" from a famous Kabuki play is by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992)

- Shiun (Purple Clouds) - Katsuyuki Nishijima presented in a smaller formatThis exquisite woodblock print, Shiun (Purple Clouds), by Seiji Sano, depicts a sea of clouds surrounding Mount Fuji, gently illuminated by the light of dawn. The landscape feels almost fantastical. Purple clouds are considered an auspicious sign in Japanese culture. The composition offers a refined tribute to the natural world through its remarkable colors. Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 14 and 1 2 x 22 and 3 8 inches (37 x 57 cm) Image size: 11