Tokumi Kanamitsu Appraisal

Modern Japanese Woodblock Print by Tokumi Kanamitsu

A panoramic, horizontal-format woodblock print (mokuhanga) depicting a solitary tree in a vast field under a gold-toned sky. The composition utilizes a warm earthy color palette consisting of ochre, burnt sienna, and cream. The print is professionally housed in a white mat and a thin, gilded gold-finished wooden frame. Below the image plate, there is a clear pencil signature on the right alongside a red artist's seal (hanko). The left side includes a limited edition notation, numbered '39/200'. The craftsmanship is indicative of late 20th-century Japanese modernism, characterized by stylized natural forms and the 'bokashi' gradated printing technique visible in the sky. The paper appears to be high-quality washi, maintaining a vibrant, light-fast appearance. The condition is excellent with no visible foxing, staining, or UV-damage to the ink. The frame exhibits minor age-appropriate dust but is structurally sound. This piece follows the Sosaku-hanga tradition where the artist controls every stage of production from design to block carving and hand-printing.