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Plasterer
左官
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
The plasterer (sakan) at work with trowel and plaster wall represents another traditional building trade documented by Wada. These Occupations prints gain cultural significance as Japan's construction industry becomes increasingly industrialized. Lifetime editions are available for $400-$1,000, and posthumous reprints for $200-$450. Wada is the most budget-friendly shin-hanga master.
Description
A plasterer applying traditional earthen walls, a highly skilled building trade in Japan.
