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10.00" x 7.50"
Enjoying the Cool at the Ryogoku Bridge II Poster
by Chris Kusik
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Enjoying the Cool at the Ryogoku Bridge II poster by Chris Kusik. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Utamaro was born in Edo (Tokyo) the third year of Horeki (1753). When he was a boy he was known by the name of Yusuke, later assuming a nom de plume... more
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Artist's Description
Utamaro was born in Edo (Tokyo) the third year of Horeki (1753). When he was a boy he was known by the name of Yusuke, later assuming a nom de plume "Shioku". In his earlier days he was with a color prints store at Toriaburacho. His style of art first derived its source from the Kano School, but later he became a pupil of Sekien Toriyama, and founded an original style of his own, directing his attention to Ukiyoe. It was not until this time that the ancient art of Nishikie attained a most brilliaant degree of progress. In those days pictures of dramatic players were in great vogue with the general public, and there was scarcely an artist who did not curry favor with the public popularity and consult his own material interests by painting such pictures. Utamaro, however, being of a strong fortified character, defied all such worldly vogue, and naturally painted not a single picture of such actors throughout his whole life. It must be recognized that in this respect he surpassed all of...
About Chris Kusik
Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...
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Chris Kusik
These block prints belonged to my grandfather who lived in China. He purchased them in the 1920's and 30's. I thought that they should be preserved. Some of the original blocks from whence they came are over a thousand years old. Thank you for the F,V and comment Flo!
Flow Fitzgerald
Congratulation on your wood painting! Very well done! A fav, v, t