Art Collection: Red Fuji - Aka Fuji

"Aka Fuji" (Red Fuji). Fiery red Fuji under the dark blue sky. Stylized pine branches in the strong green - black colors are in the front.This edition was issued as the commemoration of the work, which was returned from the National Palace Museum of Taiwan to Japan.In 1995, Masayuki Miyata was chosen as one of the official artists of the United Nation. His design of "Red Fuji" was recognized as the official work of UN, introduced to 184 countries around the world as the United Nation art collection limited edition print and stamp program.Masayuki Miyata was born with exceptional talent. Receiving no formal art training, his natural artistic ability led him into numerous awards and recognition all over the world.Miyata used only one small blade to create his distinctive and graceful masterpieces of kiri-e (Japanese paper cuts). Even after his untimely passing in 1997, Miyata's work has continued to be in international demand.

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Artist:

Masayuki Miyata

Signature
"M. Miyata mrs" in pencil on lower margin. (Signature was not by the artist, but by the authorized person, perhaps the wife?).

Seal
Artist's red seal.

Dated
Originally in 1995. This print was issued in 2004.

Numbered
43/200

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