$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Kawano's early death at 49 limits her output. Her dreamlike figure prints are most sought after.
This limited edition Kwannon print is among Kawano's most spiritually charged works, depicting the bodhisattva of compassion with the reverence and graphic authority that the subject demands. The LE designation suggests it was produced for a select audience of collectors who valued both its aesthetic quality and its devotional dimension. Kawano's Kannon images have sometimes been compared to his Madonna and child compositions, reflecting a cross-cultural spiritual sensibility that appealed to both Japanese and Western viewers.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kwannon, LE was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Kwannon, LE depicts figures, religious, and portraits.
