<b>CHURCH IN KOLOMENSKOYE, MOSCOW</b> / Tadashige Ono1984<B>SOLD</B></em>

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Ono Tadashige was a prominent Sosaku Hanga artist and scholar of 20th-century Japanese prints. Ono’s early prints were deeply rooted in the social-critical movement of German expressionism and the art trend dominating within Russia and among critical intellectual circles in China. Ono’s later work saw a lessened proletarian engagement, but the artist’s interest in cityscapes throughout the world and the newly industrialized face of Japan remained a constant theme throughout his career.

Ono Tadashige's print, "Church in Kolomenskoye, Moscow," offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant life surrounding the historic Church of the Ascension in the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye. Fashionably dressed figures bustle along the plaza, their elegant attire contrasting with the timeless beauty of the architectural marvel above. Situated prominently in the upper portion of Ono's composition, the church stands as the focal point, drawing the eye with its majestic presence. The muted pastel-like colors of the print lend a soft, harmonious atmosphere to the scene, inviting the viewer to linger. Created after Ono's journey to Europe and Russia in the early 1980s, the print serves not only as a charming work of art but also as a valuable historical document of a time when the old USSR was just beginning to open its doors to the West for travel. Through Ono's skilled craftsmanship, "Church in Kolomenskoye, Moscow," captures the essence of a moment frozen in time, preserving the allure of this iconic landmark and the bustling activity that surrounds it.

Connoisseur's Note

This striking design is in excellent condition and retains the original backing sheet used by the artist to title, date, and sign his work.