Description
Moses -Sadao Watanabe-1970s Stencil Print-Japanese Biblical Art
A 1979 stencil print by Japanese printmaker Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), titled Moses. The work reflects Watanabe’s distinctive biblical printmaking style, combining Christian subject matter with Japanese folk art traditions.
Sadao Watanabe was a Japanese printmaker celebrated for biblical stencil prints blending Christian themes with the mingei folk art tradition. A student of Serizawa Keisuke, he used katazome dyeing on handmade momigami paper, setting gospel scenes in Japanese contexts. His works are held by major collections including the Museum of Modern Art, the British Museum, the Vatican Museum, and were hung in the White House.
The print is in good condition. It was printed on laid paper and mounted on backing paper. The edges are lightly buckled, with remnant tape marks on verso. Unframed. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and detail.
Details:
Artist: Sadao Watanabe
Title: Moses
Date: 1979
Medium: Stencil print on laid paper
Mounting: On backing paper
Framing: Unframed
Dimensions: 12.25 x 9.5 in (Mat), 11.75X9 in (Sheet).
Condition: Good condition. Mounted on backing paper, edges buckled, remnant tape marks on verso, unframed.