The oldest form of printmaking, woodcut is a relief process in which knives and other tools are used to carve a design into the surface of a wooden block. The raised areas that remain after the block has been cut are inked and printed, while the recessed areas that are cut away do not retain ink, and will remain blank in the final print.

The wooden block is usually made from pear wood, which is sawn along the grain and planed smooth. The block is then seasoned to reduce the moisture content in the wood, which prevents warping and cracking.

Asian woodblock prints from China and Japan are highly collectible.

This woodblock has a simpler design than those carved for intricate works of art, but is a unique addition to a collection.

Condition: excellent

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