This exquisite Japanese Woodblock Print 'Chrysanthemums' by Benji Asada, art name Tangyu, measures 19 1/2 x 26 3/4 inches framed, with an image size of 10 x 15 inches. It showcases the vibrant subject of chrysanthemums, a popular theme in Japanese art. The print, in excellent condition, boasts strong colors and is matted and framed. Notably, it is signed by the artist and published by the Uchida Art Company of Kyoto, enhancing its provenance.
Benji Asada (1899-1984), who worked during the Showa period, was an influential Japanese painter and printmaker. Trained in traditional Japanese painting under Takeuchi Seihō, he contributed significantly to the shin-hanga movement and was a founding member of the Kyoto Creative Print Society. Known for his beautiful kachō-ga (flower-and-bird) and fūkei-ga (landscape) prints, Asada’s work often combines traditional themes with contemporary aesthetics, making this piece a remarkable example of his artistry.