- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Kyoto Nishijima evokes the timeless beauty

Nishijima evokes the timeless beauty of Japan

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The composition depicts people watching a monumental bronze bell

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The superb woodblock print 'Komoro no ame' (Rain at Komoro) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima

- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Kyoto Nishijima evokes the timeless beautyThe simple yet charming print Hana to Tori (Flowers and Bird) is by Takeji Asano. This distinctive black and white composition depicts a large bird perched upon a branch at the center of the image, framed by surrounding blossoms. The simplified form of the bird, rendered in bold and clearly defined lines, reflects Asanos highly individual design sensibility. Despite the strength and graphic clarity of the composition, the image conveys an unexpectedly