1994, woodblock print, pencil signed in lower margin: 4/75, Temple Evening, C Karhu, 94, presented under glass with navy blue mat in a silver wood frame.


Frame dimensions 44 1/4 x 15 in., Sight size 36 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Japan and Florida Private Collection, Japan and Florida

Purchased and framed in Japan.

Clifton Karhu was an American born in Minnesota, but drew his inspiration from Kyoto and its charming scenery, where he lived with his wife the second half of his life. His skilled woodblock prints capture traditional Kyoto landmarks and landscapes in vibrant color with bold use of black outline, still retaining the Japanese spirit with attention to season and weather to give them a surreal signature appearance.

Very good color and impression; very slight even toning to margin; not examined outside of the frame.