Sadao Watanabe - 聖母子 (A Modern Madonna)
Title: 聖母子 (A Modern Madonna). Ed. 39/100.
Artist: Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996).
Signed & Dated: Signed in white ink "Sadao Watanabe" to lower right. Dated 1979.
Medium: Stencil print on momi-gami paper.
Paper Size: Approx H: 57.00cm x L: 44.50cm.
Condition: Wonderful intensity of bright colour remains, clean & unblemished. Paper sheet intact & undamaged. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Sadao Watanabe, an internationally renowned artist, gained fame for his exceptional biblical prints created in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. This piece & portrayal of “聖母子 (Madonna & Child)” is one his most remarkable compositions of the theme and serves as a wonderful example of his stencil "katazome/kappazuri" style & mastery - with vibrant bright colour printed on his beautifully textured “momi-gami” paper.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/ARTICLES:
The SadaoHanga Catalogue: https://www.sadaohanga.info/home - Compiled by Mr Jan J. Catsburg. The SadaoHanga Catalogue presents the most comprehensive & complete public catalogue of momigami works by Sadao Watanabe.
