The streets of this riverside Kobe community depicted on this two panel Furosaki screen are packed with commuters, woodblock stamped ink on paper by artist Inui Tai (b. 1929). The detail of the woodblock is realy quite amazing. He has worked on a large scale the multitude of figures, building features, automobiles, and pedestrians, all inbued with a great deal of movement. We feel the vitality of the city, one which was reborn from ashes after the great Hanshin Earthquake just 14 years ago. ...click for details
Two panel screen, woodblock stamped with ink on paper by artist Inui Tai (b. 1929) depicting a festival crowded with thousands of people crammed between the borders, battling with their Mikoshi shrines. Truly an incredible scene with thousands vying to be strongest in this kenka matsuri festival. It is both primitive and modern at the same time. The screen is 60-1/2 by 66 inches (154 x 168 cm) fully extended and is in excellent condition. The artist lived and worked in Himeiji, Hyogo prefect ...click for details
