Camellia G- Tsubaki- LE

This print, designated 'G' in Kawano's camellia series and labeled as a limited edition (LE), represents a distinct compositional variant of the tsubaki subject. The limited edition designation indicates this work was produced in a controlled print run, with each impression numbered and likely signed by Kawano — consistent with sosaku-hanga practice and its alignment with Western fine-art print conventions. Variant G may feature a different arrangement of blooms, a shifted viewpoint, or an altered palette compared to other camellia works in the series. Kawano's carving of the keyblock would determine the primary outlines of the composition, with separate color blocks for the warm petals and cool foliage. The 'Tsubaki' subtitle uses the Japanese name for camellia, suggesting this print was intended for an audience familiar enough with Japanese botanical terms to appreciate the dual titling, or that the title was added for Western markets seeking cultural specificity. Printed on washi with careful block registration, this limited edition would have been distributed through galleries specializing in sosaku-hanga.