- Kuro no Kyodai (Black Cat Brothers) - Shiro Kasamatsu Bali" is by Fumio Kitaoka

Bali" is by Fumio Kitaoka (1918 - 2007)

The lovely chrysanthemum design of the Kimono adds a touch of elegance and sophistication

Carver's name "Shoichi Kitamura"

Fine Mezzotint etching"Aoi Bara"(Blue Rose) is by Koji IKUTA (born 1953)

Date: Printed in 1955

- Kuro no Kyodai (Black Cat Brothers) - Shiro Kasamatsu Bali" is by Fumio KitaokaThe unique cat print "Kuro no Kyodai" (Black Cat Brothers) is by Iwao Akiyama (1921 2014). Comical image of the black cat brothers. Their slow movements are captured very well. Printed on tasteful Japanese washi paper. Titled in Japanese and hand signed in Japanese with the artist's red seal "Iwao" on the bottom margin. Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 18 inches by 11 and 7 8 inches (45. 5 x 30 cm) Sheet number: 104 200 Date: 1981 Signed: Hand signed