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Hiratsuka, Un'ichi (1895 - 1997)

Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Paper size: 41.7 x 38.5 cm. Number 9 from an edition of 30. Printed in 1985, when Hiratsuka was already 90 years old! Titled, signed and dated in pencil (see "detail").

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Fine impression and condition
Hiratsuka remained active until the end of his life, but large-format prints like this one are very, very rare indeed. This is what he said about this print: "Georgetown University in fresh, green color inspired this print. The symbolic focus of Georgetown [D.C.] is the beautiful view of Georgetown University. Furthermore, Georgetown is the focal point of Washington, and Washington, of the world! The university building can be viewed from all directions and contains the harmony of nature and architectural beauty which makes you feel its gracefulness and of being hand-in-hand with nature. To me it makes a perfect composition. ... The clock tower in the sky looks like a tower of elephant tusk! I don't think I'll find a similar sight in any other place in the world."