{"product_id":"autumn-in-japan-by-jiro-takidaira","title":"\"Autumn in Japan\"  by Jiro Takidaira","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCharming set of three Jirō Takidaira seasonal art prints from the celebrated \u003ci\u003eJapan's Four Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e series, complete with the original presentation folder. Rich autumn colors, elegant paper-cut inspired designs, and Takidaira's nostalgic rural imagery make this an attractive display set for collectors of Japanese art, folk art, and vintage illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is Volume 3 of Jirō Takidaira's beloved \u003ci\u003eJapan's Four Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eNihon no Shiki\u003c\/i\u003e) series. The original portfolio contained four prints, but unfortunately this group has only includes three. The surviving images beautifully showcase Takidaira's iconic \u003ci\u003ekirie\u003c\/i\u003e (paper-cut) style, with bold graphic forms, vivid seasonal colors, and nostalgic scenes drawn from traditional Japanese life. These are quality art reproductions produced from Takidaira's original works, not original hand-cut artworks or original prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1976. They are printed or mounted on thin cardboard with a thin gold border. The backside is speckled with Japanese writing that tells the title and artist's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint Titles: Nozaki Ballad, Autumn Sunset, Chrysanthemums (the missing print is Winter Has Come)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJirō Takidaira (1921-2009) was one of Japan's most celebrated modern \u003cem\u003ekirie\u003c\/em\u003e (paper-cut art) artists. His distinctive style combines the bold black outlines of traditional paper cutting with vibrant colors and nostalgic depictions of rural Japanese life. Takidaira's work often focuses on seasonal landscapes, children, village traditions, and everyday scenes, creating images that feel both folk-art inspired and deeply connected to Japan's cultural heritage. His prints remain popular with collectors because they blend traditional craftsmanship with a warm, approachable modern aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e10.5\" x 9.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volume 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360010395961,"sku":"0626art2","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_6348.jpg?v=1780602731","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/autumn-in-japan-by-jiro-takidaira","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}