Hajime Namiki, "Garyu Cherry, Gifu"

Believed to be 1,000 years old, the Garyu Cherry Tree in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan's oldest cherry trees. In this design, the dark trunk of the Garyu Cherry and its blossoms are set against a silver mica printed sky for added contrast. This rare and large woodblock print by Namiki is spectacular!

Date: 2003
Size: Paper (approx. 34" x 19”), image (approx. 31” x 16”)
Edition: 117/200
Condition: Excellent
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Namiki Hajime (1947 - ) is internationally recognized for his colorful and elegant woodblock prints incorporating gold and silver mica leafing throughout his designs. His compositions and prints reflect the artist's love of nature, especially of trees.