- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Kyoto Signed: Artist block signed "Tomo"

Signed: Artist block signed "Tomo" on the upper left of the image

The serene woodblock print "Fuji Jū-Nikei no uchi

This print just speaks by itself

Nishijima evokes the timeless beauty of Japan

" The artist’s signature

- Hana to Tori (Bird and Flowers), 1967 - Kyoto Signed: Artist block signed "Tomo"The simple yet charming print Hana to Tori (Flowers and Bird) is by Takeji Asano. This distinctive black and white composition depicts a large bird perched upon a branch at the center of the image, framed by surrounding blossoms. The simplified form of the bird, rendered in bold and clearly defined lines, reflects Asanos highly individual design sensibility. Despite the strength and graphic clarity of the composition, the image conveys an unexpectedly