Description:

Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014), Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock Print, 1958, pencil signed and dated along bottom, depicting a bird under an eclipse, with stamped seal on verso, matted and in a wood frame. Frame size: 39 3/4 in. x 28 3/8 in.

Provenance: according to the consignor 'the print was given to Mr. & Mrs. Donn Chown by Mr. Jay Blackton, when he was the musical director for "Hello, Dolly" with Mary Martin. It was the first leg of a World Tour for the musical company in 1965. Mr. Chown was the Cultural Attache for the American Embassy, in Tokyo, Japan. He served as the Control Officer, which meant he traveled with the touring company in Japan.'

Measurements: Height: by sight, 29 3/8 in. x Width: 20 1/2 in.

Condition:

Good condition, toning and mat burn, signature obscured by mat, some small tears along edges of paper not affecting plate, some creases, light wear to frame with small chip to bottom edge.

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