A Brief Life Etched in Wood: The World of Unno Mitsuhiro Unno Mitsuhiro, a name perhaps less familiar than some of the giants of *ukiyo-e*, nevertheless occupies a significant and poignant space within the landscape of 20th-century Japanese printmaking. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1939, Unno’s life was tragically cut short in 1979, leaving behind a relatively small but intensely compelling body of work that continues to resonate with collectors and enthusiasts alike. His story is one of self-taught passion, a deep connection to the rural heartland of Japan, and an artistic vision characteriz…