{"product_id":"kyoshi-nagai-the-house-on-pond-side-1972-signed-limited-edition-japanese-woodblock-print-no-34-157","title":"Kyoshi Nagai  \"The House on Pond-Side\", 1972 | signed limited edition Japanese woodblock print No. 34\/157","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImporting Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully composed and highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese woodblock print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The House on Pond-Side”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created by renowned Japanese printmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoshi Nagai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This scarce limited edition impression is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumbered 34 from an edition of only 157\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in the traditional Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (woodblock) printing technique, the composition captures the quiet elegance of a Japanese garden. A tranquil pond reflects carefully arranged stepping stones, while a traditional house and towering bamboo grove create a harmonious balance of architecture and nature. Nagai’s restrained palette of soft greens, ochres, charcoal blacks, and cool greys exemplifies the refined aesthetic that made his work internationally admired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this print remains in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving both the freshness of the colours and the crispness of the impression. It is ready to hang and would make a sophisticated addition to any collection of Japanese prints, Mid-Century Modern interiors, or minimalist contemporary spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e × Width \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e × Depth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.0 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e × Width \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e × Depth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent original condition. The print is clean with vibrant colours and is housed in its original frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Kyoshi Nagai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoshi Nagai (1934–2019) was one of Japan’s distinguished post-war printmakers, celebrated for his serene landscapes and architectural compositions. Working within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSōsaku Hanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(“Creative Print”) movement, Nagai embraced the philosophy that the artist should personally design, carve, and print each work, distinguishing himself from the collaborative methods of earlier ukiyo-e production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis prints often depict peaceful temples, gardens, bamboo groves, and traditional Japanese houses, combining modern graphic simplicity with centuries-old printing techniques. Nagai’s work has been widely exhibited internationally and is appreciated for its contemplative atmosphere, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese Woodblock Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis print was created using the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e woodblock process, a technique perfected in Japan over several centuries. Separate hand-carved wooden blocks are prepared for each individual colour, with every layer meticulously aligned and hand-printed using water-based pigments and a bamboo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a remarkable depth of colour, subtle tonal variation, and tactile surface impossible to reproduce through mechanical printing. Each impression is therefore a genuine work of art, carrying the slight individual characteristics that make traditional woodblock prints so highly prized by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its limited edition, outstanding condition, original frame, and evocative depiction of a quintessential Japanese garden, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The House on Pond-Side”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional example of Kyoshi Nagai’s mature work and a fine acquisition for collectors of Japanese art and twentieth-century prints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe print will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. \u003cbr\u003eCost of transport to the US, Euro 245, is case included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePick-up by appointment only.We are a 1stDibs Platinum 5 Star Dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoshi Nagai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53910297575767,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/DSC_8502.jpg?v=1782933803","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/kyoshi-nagai-the-house-on-pond-side-1972-signed-limited-edition-japanese-woodblock-print-no-34-157","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}