Tadashi Nakayama (1927–2014), Kuroiko (Butterfly), 1964. Original signed and numbered woodblock print, edition 34​/​50. A striking example of Nakayama’s early period, showcasing his mastery of layered color, pattern, and symbolic imagery. Nakayama is internationally recognized as one of the most important modern Japanese woodblock printmakers. This print is unframed, and comes with the original correspondence from the selling art gallery in 1964; a fantastic piece of provenance! Print will be flat packed and shipped, NOT rolled in a tube. Title: Kuroiko (Butterfly) Artist: Tadashi Nakayama (Japanese, 1927–2014) Year: 1964 Medium: Original woodblock print on paper Edition: Numbered 34​/​50 (very limited edition) Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by the artist Subject: Features Nakayama’s signature butterfly motif, stylized with bold color fields and delicate detailing.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Tadashi Nakayama

Exact Dimensions

approx 24" x 22"

Year Created

1964

Provide details about the signature

signature in lower left corner

Materials

Original woodblock print on paper