・Artist: Akira Kurosaki (1924-2017) ・Title: Fantastic Sea ・Technique: Color Woodblock Print ・Image Size: Approximately 39 cm x 26 cm ・Frame Size: Approximately 64 cm x 50 cm ・Year: 1973 ・Edition: 300 ・Signature: Yes. Signed, dated, edition number, and title are written below the artwork. ・Condition: Excellent *Akira Kurosaki is a leading printmaker in the Japanese printmaking world. Born in Dalian, Manchuria in 1937. Graduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology. Fascinated by Nishiki-e (colored woodblock prints), he began woodblock printing around 1965. In 1967 (Showa 42), he received the Newcomer Award at the 41st Kokuga-kai Exhibition. After that, in 1970 (Showa 45), he won the 3rd prize at the 14th Shell Art Award Exhibition. He also won the Minister of Education Award at the 7th Tokyo International Print Biennial. In 1972 (Showa 47), he won the Gold Prize at the 1st Florence International Print Biennial, the Medal Prize at the 3rd Krakow International Print Biennial, and the Purchase Prize from the National Museum of Warsaw, becoming a star in the printmaking world of the 1970s. Since then, based on traditional woodblock printing techniques, he has gained worldwide recognition for his vivid expression, mainly using red and black. In 2000, he received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, and in 2008, he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 82. Edition 264/300