Brothers (5) B
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- wbp
$1,000–$6,000. Common subjects: $1,000–$2,000. Key value factors: Nishida's luminous landscapes have found a strong international following. Limited editions sell well.
The fifth entry in Nishida's Brothers series (variant B), this woodblock print likely depicts a pair of cats in close proximity, a subject that Nishida has made distinctly his own. His cat prints go beyond simple animal portraiture to explore relationships, moods, and personalities, treating felines as expressive individuals rather than generic pets. The numbered series format with lettered variants indicates Nishida produced multiple color versions of the same composition, a practice that allows collectors to choose their preferred palette while the artist explores how different ink combinations affect the emotional tone of the same image. The fraternal bond implied by the title Brothers adds narrative warmth to what might otherwise be a straightforward animal study.
Hebizukai
1932
Color woodblock print; oban
1935
Color woodblock print; oban
1964
Acrylic paint and oil pastel with oiled charcoal and ink over an ink and graphite underdrawing on paper
1964
Color lithograph with relief block and hand coloring; edition 35/36
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Brothers (5) B was created by Tadashige Nishida (西田忠重).
Brothers (5) B depicts animals and cats.
