Pl.054 by Kawasaki Kyosen Size:M - 50 x 70cm preserving the full range of

preserving the full range of Van Gogh's greens and whites with sharp

Umbrella in the Rain distils a familiar urban moment into graphic poetry — a solitary figure beneath a canopy of colour

The palette is warm and earthy

this piece rewards close viewing – every line and gradient reproduces with exceptional sharpness and clarity

every delicate wash and tonal shift is preserved with clarity

Pl.054 by Kawasaki Kyosen Size:M - 50 x 70cm preserving the full range ofPlate 054 introduces a toy of striking graphic character bold painted markings and a compact silhouette that reads as almost modern against the sparse composition. Kyosen's draughtsmanship is confident here: thick, decisive outlines contain areas of flat colour punctuated by fine detail that rewards close looking. Created during an era when Japanese folk culture was rapidly changing, works like this carry a quiet urgency a desire to fix the handmade