The amazing still life print, Aoi Ume (Blue Japanese Apricots), is by Wako Ito (b. 1945). This large mezzotint print captures the freshness and vibrancy of Japanese Apricots (green plums) in a beautifully woven basket, skillfully engraved and printed by the artist using the intricate mezzotint technique. A copy of this print was purchased and is now part of the collection at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art.

Wako Ito was born in Hokkaido in 1945. She is a copperplate print artist who expresses still lifes from everyday life through skillful mezzotint engraving and printing.

Technique: Mezzotint
Paper size: 18 inches wide by 16 inches (46 x 40.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/8 inches wide by 11 and 3/4 inches (36 x 30 cm)
Sheet number: Ép. d'artiste (Épreuve d'artiste is the French word version for 'artist proof')
Date: 1975
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Once taped on the top edge of the verso.  

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