- Hirune Kana (Nap Time?) -

The charming cat print 'Hirune Kana' (Nap Time?) is by Iwao Akiyama (1921–2014). The poem above the cat reads: "On a warm spring day, it's a good time to take a nap with a cat."  The yellow butterfly fluttering around the cat enhances the peaceful atmosphere as the cat quietly watches. It captures a moment of pure tranquility—an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In our busy lives, heartwarming prints like this provide comfort.

Printed on exquisite Japanese washi paper, this woodblock print is titled in Japanese, dated, numbered, and hand-signed by the artist, with his red seal "Iwao" at the bottom.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 inches by 16 and 3/4 inches (30.5 x 42.5 cm)
Sheet number: 57/160 
Date: 1995
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Very good condition. There is slight mat line on the margins which will be matted out.

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