$1,000–$6,000. Common subjects: $1,000–$2,000. Key value factors: Nishijima's nostalgic Japanese village scenes appeal to collectors worldwide. Limited editions maintain value well.
"Kunpu" — a balmy, fragrant wind of early summer — evokes the pleasurable quality of late spring and early June air in Japan, when warmth has returned without summer's oppressive humidity and the scents of flowering plants are at their most expressive. Nishijima renders a traditional architectural subject in this specific atmospheric condition: the scene inviting rather than challenging, the light clear and warm, the spaces between buildings open to a gentle airflow that suggests refreshment rather than harshness.
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
KUNPU (Balmy Wind) was created by Katsuyuki Nishijima (西島勝之).
KUNPU (Balmy Wind) depicts urban scenes, spring, and architecture.
