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Yani Yu: Under the Snow Woodblock

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Japanese Woodblock Print, undated, numbered 3 published by Kinako

SIZE IN INCHES: chuban, 11.5 x 8.75 inches

COMMENTS: This print is a collaboration as unexpected as it is imposssible: tat of illustrator Yani Yu, whose animals melt the hearts of our inner child, and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, the last great master of ukiyo-e. The scene features a cat drawn by Yani Yu amidst snow laden trees borrowed from a print designed by Yoshitoshi.

In addition to sumi ink and colored pigments, mica powder was applied to lend briilliance to the snow grownd. An embossing technique gives the snow a sense of texture.

Condition

Fine, no flaws

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Yani Yu: Under the Snow Woodblock

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Estimate $200-$250Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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