{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-woodblock-print-katsuyuki-nishijima","title":"‘Moving Clouds’ – traditional Japanese woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Moving Clouds’ – traditional Japanese woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA serene and beautifully composed Japanese woodblock print titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Moving Clouds”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Katsuyuki Nishijima, one of the most respected contemporary practitioners of traditional printmaking in Japan. This work captures a quiet street scene with classic wooden architecture, rendered in Nishijima’s signature balance of clean lines, soft color gradation, and timeless atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is pencil signed and titled by the artist, emphasizing its authenticity and collectible value. Nishijima’s works are celebrated for bridging the historic aesthetics of the Edo-period print tradition with a modern sensibility, making them highly sought after among collectors of Japanese art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition evokes a sense of calm and nostalgia, with subtle movement in the sky contrasting the stillness of the street below—an elegant reflection on everyday life in traditional Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 26 cm (10.24 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 33 cm (12.99 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuyuki Nishijima (b. 1945) is a Japanese printmaker known for his refined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshin-hanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired woodblock prints. Unlike mass-produced prints, Nishijima often works closely with skilled carvers and printers, preserving the collaborative craftsmanship that defines traditional Japanese printmaking. His subjects frequently depict quiet streets, historic buildings, and tranquil landscapes, all rendered with a minimalist and contemporary touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese Woodblock Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese woodblock printing, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a centuries-old technique that reached its height during the Edo period. The process involves carving an image into multiple woodblocks—one for each color—and hand-printing them in precise layers using water-based pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis meticulous method allows for subtle color gradations and rich textures that are difficult to replicate with modern printing techniques. Each print is the result of a highly skilled collaboration between artist, carver, and printer, making every piece a testament to craftsmanship and tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print will be shipped insured overseas. Cost of insured transport to the US, Euro 95.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are a 1stDibs platinum dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImporting Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eIf you wish to return your item from outside the EU, you are entitled to do so if this is communicated within 3 days of arrival. The client is liable for repackaging and shipment back to the warehouse in the Netherlands. 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