- Kuri to Shizuku (Chestnuts and Drops) - Etching Artist's signature "Baido Kunimasa hitsu"

Artist's signature "Baido Kunimasa hitsu" on the upper right of the Nakamura Fukusuke print

” dated ’73

5 cm)Image size: 20 and 3/8 x 14 and 1/8 inches (51

” and the artist’s red seal are all inscribed in pencil on the bottom margin

which are characteristic of boldly crafted Sōsaku Hanga prints

- Kuri to Shizuku (Chestnuts and Drops) - Etching Artist's signature "Baido Kunimasa hitsu"The enchanting woodblock print "Kuri to Shizuku" (Chestnuts and Drops) is by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958). The interplay of shimmering chestnuts and gentle drops against a tranquil aquamarine background creates a soothing, meditative atmosphere. Hiraki often draws inspiration from everyday elements in natureseeds, leaves, petals, and even the shape of a heartcapturing their quiet, understated beauty. His vivid and distinctive color palettes are instantly