Tatsuo Harada, Large Woodblock Print "Yuzuru", 1989

By Iao Harada, Large Woodblock Print Yuzuru (Evening Crane), created in 1989.
Dimensions: Frame: 45x57x2cm, Woodblock Print: 26x34cm.
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This piece is inspired by the play Yuzuru by playwright Junji Kinoshita, based on the famous Japanese folktale The Crane's Return of a Favor.
It depicts the fantastical scene of Tsuu, the protagonist who is the embodiment of a crane, weaving at a loom. The surrounding Momiji (Japanese maple leaves) dance, and a torii gate is visible in the background, expressing the Japanese sentiment and the poignancy of the story through strong monochrome lines.

Brief Biography of Iao Harada:
Printmaker.
Born in Tokyo in 1939.
Graduated from Tama Art University.
Studied under Ikko Tanaka, then worked at Nippon Design Center before becoming a freelancer.
Has created numerous illustrations and cover designs for works by historical novelists such as Chōgorō Kaionji, Eiji Yoshikawa, Ryōtarō Shiba, Shunshin Chen, Masamitsu Miyagaya, Kazuyori Yamamoto, and Ryūtarō Abe.