Secret Conversation by Miharu Lane is a richly colored, hand-pulled 1970s limited-edition lithograph blending Japanese aesthetics with modern printmaking. Signed and numbered 10/275, this 12×28 inch work embodies Lane’s celebrated fusion of ukiyo-e elegance, narrative symbolism, and contemporary graphic sophistication—created in collaboration with Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery, a provenance known to enhance collector value.
Secret Conversation captures a quiet, introspective moment inside a traditional Japanese interior—an atmospheric synthesis of cultural storytelling and Lane’s modern visual vocabulary. A beautifully robed woman sits in contemplation, her gesture suggesting a whispered exchange or unspoken thought. Behind her, sliding shoji panels frame a tranquil waterscape with a distant sailboat, an emblem of travel, memory, or longing.
Lane’s composition is filled with intentional symbolism: drifting gold squares evoke falling leaves or fleeting moments; the red-crowned crane—an iconic Japanese motif for fidelity, longevity, and spirit—glides across richly patterned textiles. The palette is elegant yet bold, with deep burgundy, indigo, charcoal black, and shimmering gold accents layered through traditional lithographic techniques.
The lithograph exemplifies Lane’s hallmark style: long vertical formats, fine contour lines, careful patterning inspired by kimono design, and a sophisticated balance between Art Deco stylization and classic ukiyo-e reverence. Her signature and edition number (10/275) appear in graphite along the lower margin.
Miharu Lane was an American-Japanese printmaker active from the late 1960s through the 1980s, celebrated for her refined, narrative-driven lithographs inspired by traditional Japanese art, textile design, and the quiet emotional atmospheres of women’s daily life. Lane developed a distinctive voice that merged classical Japanese aesthetics with contemporary graphic sensibilities, making her work instantly recognizable and widely collected.
Lane trained in fine art and printmaking during a period of heightened interest in Japanese art revival, absorbing influences from ukiyo-e masters such as Utamaro, Hiroshige, and the Rinpa school, while simultaneously adopting Western modernist approaches to color separation, composition, and stylization.
Throughout the 1970s she became closely associated with Art Spectrum, a respected print division of the Mitch Morse Gallery, which nurtured emerging and mid-career artists producing high-quality limited-edition graphics. This affiliation helped bring Lane’s work into national circulation, especially through collaborations with Fine Arts 260 and New York Graphic Society, two influential distributors of contemporary prints.
Her breakthrough came with her participation in the International Women’s Art Festival Slide Exhibition (1975), which positioned her among a new generation of women artists who were reinterpreting cultural identity, symbolism, and decorative arts within contemporary printmaking.
Lane’s imagery consistently features:
• poised female figures rendered with quiet emotional resonance
• traditional interiors and seasonal motifs
• cranes, flowing fabrics, and symbolic landscapes
• bold yet harmonious color blocks
• intricate textile-inspired patterning
Her works were exhibited at botanical gardens, cultural institutions, and art centers across the U.S., including thematic exhibitions on Asian-American art, women printmakers, and the decorative arts revival. Today, her limited editions remain particularly prized among collectors interested in Japanese-inspired contemporary printmaking, women's art history, and the golden era of 1970s limited-edition lithographs.
Miharu Lane, Secret Conversation, c.1970s, hand-pulled lithograph, 12×28 in., signed and numbered 10/275. A refined example of Lane’s Japanese-inspired modernism, featuring elegant pattern work, symbolic crane imagery, and classic ukiyo-e compositional influence. Excellent provenance from Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery, enhancing long-term collector value.
Artist: Miharu Lane
Title: Secret Conversation
Medium: Hand-pulled lithograph
Year: c.1970s
Edition: 10/275, pencil-signed by the artist
Dimensions: 12 × 28 inches
Provenance: Art Spectrum, published/distributed through Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC; acquired directly by Mitch Morse; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Authenticity Statement: This work is guaranteed to be an original limited-edition lithograph created, signed, and approved by Miharu Lane. The signature, edition number, and printing characteristics have been examined and verified for authenticity.
• Artist: Miharu Lane
• Publisher / Distributor: Art Spectrum (Division of Mitch Morse Gallery), New York, NY
• Gallery Acquisition: Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC (retired)
• Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Title: Secret Conversation — Miharu Lane, Signed Lithograph (10/275)
A mesmerizing 1970s signed lithograph by Miharu Lane blending Japanese elegance with modern printmaking. Featuring symbolic crane imagery, exquisite textile patterns, and exceptional provenance from Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery.
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Secret Conversation by Miharu Lane is a richly colored, hand-pulled 1970s limited-edition lithograph blending Japanese aesthetics with modern printmaking. Signed and numbered 10/275, this 12×28 inch work embodies Lane’s celebrated fusion of ukiyo-e elegance, narrative symbolism, and contemporary graphic sophistication—created in collaboration with Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery, a provenance known to enhance collector value.
Secret Conversation captures a quiet, introspective moment inside a traditional Japanese interior—an atmospheric synthesis of cultural storytelling and Lane’s modern visual vocabulary. A beautifully robed woman sits in contemplation, her gesture suggesting a whispered exchange or unspoken thought. Behind her, sliding shoji panels frame a tranquil waterscape with a distant sailboat, an emblem of travel, memory, or longing.
Lane’s composition is filled with intentional symbolism: drifting gold squares evoke falling leaves or fleeting moments; the red-crowned crane—an iconic Japanese motif for fidelity, longevity, and spirit—glides across richly patterned textiles. The palette is elegant yet bold, with deep burgundy, indigo, charcoal black, and shimmering gold accents layered through traditional lithographic techniques.
The lithograph exemplifies Lane’s hallmark style: long vertical formats, fine contour lines, careful patterning inspired by kimono design, and a sophisticated balance between Art Deco stylization and classic ukiyo-e reverence. Her signature and edition number (10/275) appear in graphite along the lower margin.
Miharu Lane was an American-Japanese printmaker active from the late 1960s through the 1980s, celebrated for her refined, narrative-driven lithographs inspired by traditional Japanese art, textile design, and the quiet emotional atmospheres of women’s daily life. Lane developed a distinctive voice that merged classical Japanese aesthetics with contemporary graphic sensibilities, making her work instantly recognizable and widely collected.
Lane trained in fine art and printmaking during a period of heightened interest in Japanese art revival, absorbing influences from ukiyo-e masters such as Utamaro, Hiroshige, and the Rinpa school, while simultaneously adopting Western modernist approaches to color separation, composition, and stylization.
Throughout the 1970s she became closely associated with Art Spectrum, a respected print division of the Mitch Morse Gallery, which nurtured emerging and mid-career artists producing high-quality limited-edition graphics. This affiliation helped bring Lane’s work into national circulation, especially through collaborations with Fine Arts 260 and New York Graphic Society, two influential distributors of contemporary prints.
Her breakthrough came with her participation in the International Women’s Art Festival Slide Exhibition (1975), which positioned her among a new generation of women artists who were reinterpreting cultural identity, symbolism, and decorative arts within contemporary printmaking.
Lane’s imagery consistently features:
• poised female figures rendered with quiet emotional resonance
• traditional interiors and seasonal motifs
• cranes, flowing fabrics, and symbolic landscapes
• bold yet harmonious color blocks
• intricate textile-inspired patterning
Her works were exhibited at botanical gardens, cultural institutions, and art centers across the U.S., including thematic exhibitions on Asian-American art, women printmakers, and the decorative arts revival. Today, her limited editions remain particularly prized among collectors interested in Japanese-inspired contemporary printmaking, women's art history, and the golden era of 1970s limited-edition lithographs.
Miharu Lane, Secret Conversation, c.1970s, hand-pulled lithograph, 12×28 in., signed and numbered 10/275. A refined example of Lane’s Japanese-inspired modernism, featuring elegant pattern work, symbolic crane imagery, and classic ukiyo-e compositional influence. Excellent provenance from Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery, enhancing long-term collector value.
Artist: Miharu Lane
Title: Secret Conversation
Medium: Hand-pulled lithograph
Year: c.1970s
Edition: 10/275, pencil-signed by the artist
Dimensions: 12 × 28 inches
Provenance: Art Spectrum, published/distributed through Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC; acquired directly by Mitch Morse; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Authenticity Statement: This work is guaranteed to be an original limited-edition lithograph created, signed, and approved by Miharu Lane. The signature, edition number, and printing characteristics have been examined and verified for authenticity.
• Artist: Miharu Lane
• Publisher / Distributor: Art Spectrum (Division of Mitch Morse Gallery), New York, NY
• Gallery Acquisition: Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC (retired)
• Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Title: Secret Conversation — Miharu Lane, Signed Lithograph (10/275)
A mesmerizing 1970s signed lithograph by Miharu Lane blending Japanese elegance with modern printmaking. Featuring symbolic crane imagery, exquisite textile patterns, and exceptional provenance from Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery.
#artfindgallery #miharulane #japaneseart #lithograph #limitededitionart #womenartists #vintageart #asianart #collectfineart #gallerydc
