“Red sun” a woodblock print by Yoshiharu Kimura from 1972. Signed in Japanese and in with artist occidental signature. Numbered 76​/​85. Framed in silver frame with backing and hanging wire. About the artist: Understanding the artwork of Yoshiharu Kimura is closely intertwined with comprehending the Japanese pursuit of perfection, often in what might seem to Westerners as minor aspects of life. Kimura's dedication lies in the pursuit of perfection in portraying the authentic essence of birds. 'A devotion to perfection in everything they do.' Yoshiharu Kimura was born in Tokyo in 1934. He received accolades, winning a prestigious prize at the Nihon Banga-in Exhibition in 1957 and another at the Kokugakei Exhibition in 1965. In 1978, Kimura became a member of Kokugakei. Notably, between 1974 and 1979, he held annual one-man shows at Odakyu Department Store in Japan. His artistic journey expanded globally with a solo exhibition in Philadelphia, U.S.A., in 1988, alongside another showcase at the Yoseido Gallery in Tokyo, Japan. Art Prints by Yoshiharu Kimura Yoshiharu Kimura predominantly works in the medium of the woodblock print. All prints observed thus far have been limited editions, bearing the artist's signature and numbering. It's intriguing to witness the continuity of subject matter - birds- across several decades while observing the evolution of the artist's style. This evolution serves as a reflection of the ever-changing "Zeitgeist" in fashion and design trends, a phenomenon that fine arts have mirrored from the post-war era to the present day. For those who experienced the 1960s, reflecting on these prints offers an intriguing glimpse into a period that feels both intimately close and yet distantly removed