Lantern Festival by Doshun Mori, 1970

Step into the tranquil beauty of Japan with "Lantern Festival," an authentic woodblock print by the esteemed artist Doshun Mori. Dated 1970, this piece captures the essence of Japanese festive lighting with a mastery that is both rare and enchanting.

Key Details:
Dimensions: 3"x4" (Koban size)
Year Created: 1970
Condition: The print is in good vintage condition, with characteristic ink bleed through and raw paper edges that underscore its authenticity.
Artist: Doshun Mori

Woodblock prints, known as ukiyo-e, are a quintessential element of Japanese art, reflecting a technique perfected over centuries. The natural features of this print, such as the ink bleed on the reverse side and the unfinished edges of the paper, are inherent to its creation process and should be viewed as hallmarks of the traditional woodblock technique, not flaws. These characteristics embody the authentic touch of the artist and the print's journey from concept to completion.

Accompanying this print is its original nenpyo or koyomi, a traditional Japanese calendar card which serves as a certificate of the print's creation date. The inclusion of this nenpyo not only authenticates the print but also provides a tangible connection to the day it was crafted, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection.

Invite this serene "Lantern Festival" into your collection and let it illuminate your space with its gentle history and serene beauty.

About the Artist:
"Doshun Mori was born in 1909 in Takayama in Gifu prefecture. He had studied with Koshiro Onchi, the great mentor and artist of the sosaku hanga movement. D oshun Mori worked as a successful painter and printmaker with contributions to the official government-sponsored art shows like Bunten. Main subjects of his prints were depictions of Japanese festivals and folk customs.

Doshun Mori contributed one design to the small series of 12 sosaku hanga prints Nihon Minzoku Zufu, Pictures of Japanese Native Customs, published shortly after world war II. The series was a cooperation work by Umetaro Azechi, Hide Kawanishi, Sadao Kuroki, Masao Maeda, Doshun Mori, Kiyoshi Saito, Senpan Maekawa, Junichiro Sekino, and Yasoji Wakayama.

Doshun Mori died in 1985."
(source: https://www.artelino.com/articles/doshun-mori.asp)