Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 copper patina with just a bit off

with just a bit off fading to the orange on the backside and a few white spots

I would guess it was made in the mid-20th century and believe it was made in Benin

holder for pencils

Unsigned but in the manner of Alvino Bagni's bulls for Bitossi

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 copper patina with just a bit offThis woodblock print is the work of Takeo Takei (1894 1983), a painter, printmaker and highly influential illustrator, especially known for his work for childrens books and his belief in making artwork that respected and nurtured a childs imagination. Well, yes! It dates to 1964, and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery. Indeed, it strikes me as a wonderfully poetic representation