Question 1

What is Taki Shusui known for?

Accepted Answer

Taki Shusui (滝秋水) remains an obscure figure in Japanese printmaking, with no confirmed birth or death dates and no documented movement affiliation in standard references. Prints bearing the name Taki Shusui appear in specialist dealer inventories and occasionally surface at auction, typically depicting landscape or nature subjects in a style consistent with early-to-mid twentieth-century woodblock production. The reading of the artist name as "Shusui" follows the most common romanization of the characters 滝秋水, though alternate readings are possible.

Question 2

What subjects did Taki Shusui depict?

Accepted Answer

Taki Shusui's prints frequently feature insects, birds & flowers, night scenes, mount fuji, mountains, figures.

Question 3

Where can I see Taki Shusui's original prints?

Accepted Answer

Original prints by Taki Shusui can be found in collections including ukiyo-e.org.

Question 4

How much do Taki Shusui prints cost?

Accepted Answer

Taki Shusui is a contemporary printmaker contributing to the ongoing tradition of woodblock printing. Contemporary prints offer collectors an affordable entry point into Japanese printmaking.

Prices range from $100 for smaller works to $1,500 for major compositions. Most prints sell in the $200–$600 range.

The contemporary printmaking scene is active and international, with artists exhibiting at galleries, art fairs, and print biennials worldwide.

Taki Shusui

Biography

Taki Shusui

Biography

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