The superb silkscreen print 'Hamamatsu no Ohtakoage' (Hamamatsu Big Kite Festival, Shizuoka) is by Masaaki Tanaka (b. 1947). This print captures the vibrant and colorful Hamamatsu Kite Festival in Shizuoka, Japan, where many large kites fill the sky. The sheet number, Japanese title, and artist's signature are hand-signed on the bottom margin.

The Hamamatsu Big Kite Festival has a history spanning more than 440 years. In May, many kites fly high, engaging in battles in the skies.

Technique: Silkscreen
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 by 19 and 7/8 inches (33.3 cm x 50.5 cm)
Image size: 10 x 14 and 1/4 inches (25.5 x 36 cm)
Sheet number: 8/100
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand-Signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition.

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