Soaring Birds #3
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- wbp
$1,000–$6,000. Common subjects: $1,000–$2,000. Key value factors: Tanaka's exquisite farmhouse etchings are beloved by collectors worldwide. Since his death in 2019, prices have firmed. Traditional thatched-roof subjects are most popular.
"Soaring Birds #3" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) nature study by Tanaka Ryohei, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This work belongs to the [kacho-e](/glossary/kacho-e) (bird-and-flower) tradition, one of the most celebrated genres in Japanese art.
Tanaka Ryohei brings characteristic sensitivity to this naturalistic subject, combining precise observation with poetic atmosphere. The composition balances the living subjects with their environment, creating a scene that feels both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant.
This print represents Tanaka Ryohei's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa and Heisei periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Soaring Birds #3 was created by Tanaka Ryohei (田中良平).
Soaring Birds #3 depicts birds & flowers and animals.
