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<b>RICE FIELDS</b> / Ryohei Tanaka1998$200</em>
ARTIST: Tanaka, Ryohei (b. 1933)
TITLE: “Rice Fields”
EDITION: 115/150
MEDIUM: Etching and Aquatint
DATE: 1998
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 8 inches (paper)
PUBLISHER: Self-printed
CONDITION: Pristine—no condition problems to note
Details
Tanaka is known for his spellbinding, intricate landscapes that usher the viewer into a world of nature and magic. The minute detail the artist is able to achieve within his designs is astonishing. He conjures an entire cosmos within the confines of a sheet of paper. Tanaka’s work brings to mind the words of William Blake: “To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.”
Connoisseur's Note
Tanaka has recently stopped working. Unfortunately, the loss of his eyesight has forced him to retire. He was a prolific artist and his striking designs have continued to grow in popularity. Based on their beauty and labor-intensive quality, there is little doubt their desirability will continue to grow.
