{"title":"Landscapes, Nature, \u0026 Seasons (風景・自然・季節)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLandscape and the changing seasons have been enduring subjects in Japanese printmaking for centuries. From the famous-place views of ukiyo-e to the atmospheric landscapes of shin-hanga, artists have repeatedly returned to mountains, rivers, coastlines, villages and gardens, often marking the passage of the year through blossom, summer greenery, autumn colour and snow. During the 20th century, the artists of the sōsaku-hanga movement brought a more individual approach, using landscape as a means of personal expression as well as a record of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection follows that tradition through modern and contemporary Japanese printmaking. Fumio Kitaoka’s landscapes are shaped by shifting light, season and memory; Koichi Sakamoto finds a quieter, more solitary Japan in snow-covered villages, fields and distant horizons; while Masao Ido and Katsuyuki Nishijima preserve the character of old streets, temples, rural houses and historic landscapes. In the work of artists such as Ray Morimura and Kunio Kaneko, familiar subjects including gardens, trees and Mount Fuji are reduced into pattern, flattened colour and bold graphic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross woodblock, etching, mezzotint, silkscreen and other printmaking techniques, these works show how differently Japanese artists have interpreted the natural world. Some remain closely observed and rooted in a particular place; others move towards abstraction, using colour, texture and composition to suggest weather, atmosphere or the rhythm of a season. Together they trace a continuing strand of Japanese printmaking in which landscape and nature remain closely connected to ideas of place, memory and the passing of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-nanzenji-shoinan","title":"Clifton Karhu - Nanzenji Shoinan","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"507\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1983 woodblock evokes autumn at Shoinan - the southern study hall of Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, one of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples founded in 1291 by Emperor Kameyama and head of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen - rendering its stone gate and timber architecture framed by a blaze of red and orange foliage. His crisp outlines and layered color blocks convey both the building’s solidity and the season’s vibrant transition. \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e 🍂🏯\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 100 (15\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 37.50 cm × W: 48.00 cm; Image H: 30.50 cm × W: 40.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eNotes: Issued in 1983 alongside a Kyoto Print Collection featuring works by Tomikichiro Tokuriki, Clifton Karhu and Masao Ido - each capturing a distinct facet of Kyoto’s seasonal beauty and architectural elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836966981976,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-NanzenjiShoinanThmb.jpg?v=1746625194"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-midorogaike","title":"Clifton Karhu - Midorogaike","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1983 woodblock portrays Midorogaike pond - one of Japan’s oldest natural ponds - framed by reeds and floating islands of organic material, brimming with ancient flora, fauna and a touch of eerie folklore. 👻🏞️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 50 (3\/50) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"363\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"396\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 25.5 cm × H: 25.5 cm; Sheet W: 31.5 cm × H: 31.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eCondition: Strong, vibrant colours with no fading or mat burn; clean image; few foxing spots in margins; evidence of prior tape residue verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eNotes: Midorogaike is famed not only for its ancient ecosystem - protected as a Natural Conservation Monument since 1988 - but also for eerie local lore. Villagers speak of white mists rising at dusk, ghostly lantern lights drifting across the water and the mournful calls of unseen frogs. By night the pond is said to echo with restless spirits, its floating islands whispered to be the staging ground for yokai gatherings under a moonlit sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843467563352,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-MidorogaikeThmb.jpg?v=1746720507"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-shimoda","title":"Clifton Karhu - Shimoda","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"59\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1978 woodblock captures a tranquil sunrise (or sunset) on the shores of Shimoda, Izu Peninsula, with rugged islets glowing against an orange sky, framed by stylized pine branches and coastal foliage. \u003c\/em\u003e🌅🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Ed. of 100 (43\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 35.50 cm × H: 35.50 cm; Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 45.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; clean image edge; slight handling creases to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eNotes: A warming palette of orange, green and yellow evokes the calm beauty of Shimoda’s coastal landscape in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843864940888,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-ShimodaThmb.jpg?v=1746722698"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-driftwood-on-rocky-shore","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 磯の流木 (Driftwood on Rocky Shore)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"422\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1963 print places a bleached, weathered log against a painstakingly rendered rocky shore, where countless tiny hatch marks evoke the textured bed of tidal stones and pebbles. Bright yellow highlights - traces of seaweed or evening light - dot both wood and rock, lending the composition a quiet, liminal glow between land and sea.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🪵🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1963 · Ed. of 100 (25\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 42.50 cm × H: 52.50 cm; Image W: 34.75 cm × H: 44.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous for an early piece; strong, vibrant colour; few faint foxing spots to margins; paper clean \u0026amp; sharp with minor crimping at lower right and faint tape residue at upper corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eNotes: An early work by Kitaoka, this piece explores the interplay of organic form and geological texture. The driftwood’s sinuous curves contrast with the shore’s fractured planes, while the subtle yellow accents suggest the sea’s memory stamped onto both wood and stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54875451097432,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-DriftwoodonRockyShoreThmb.jpg?v=1747151058"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-autumn-colours-of-omogo-gorge","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 面河渓秋色 (Autumn Colours of Omogo Gorge)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"237\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1982 woodblock shows swirling rapids of the Omogo River rushing through rocky walls, strewn with fallen maple leaves in peak autumn hues. A truely spectacular piece. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e🍁🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1982 · Ed. of 130 (60\/130) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.50 cm × W: 63.25 cm; Image H: 39.50 cm × W: 54.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; sharp with “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eNotes: Omogo Gorge (面河渓) is carved by the clear, fast waters of the Omogo River (面河川), fed by Mt Ishizuchi’s (石鎚山) snows and rains. Known for dramatic waterfalls and rugged ravines, it ranks among Shikoku’s premier scenic spots—this print captures its autumnal leaves tumbling into the rapids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877477634392,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-AutumnColoursofOmogoGorgeThmb_69e6dfbb-339d-4de1-a8fb-bbbc83250bb1.jpg?v=1747168978"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-lake-shikotsu-in-winter","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 冬の支笏湖 (Lake Shikotsu in Winter)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1971 woodblock shows Lake Shikotsu’s deep caldera waters under winter light, framed by ice-laden driftwood and snow-capped peaks. Snow-dusted logs anchor the foreground while distant boats hint at life on the glassy surface. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e❄️🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"78\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1971 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eCondition: Spectacular for its age; vibrant, unblemished surface; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eNotes: Formed 40,000 years ago by volcanic caldera collapse, Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖) lies within Shikotsu-Toya National Park in Hokkaido and - thanks to its depth - never fully freezes. Famous for its crystal-clear waters and the annual Ice Festival (支笏湖氷濤まつり, Jan-Feb), the lake draws visitors to see illuminated ice sculptures, fireworks and winter performances. Its connection to the Chitose River offers year-round activities from hiking and bird-watching to kayaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877547692376,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-LakeShikotsuinWinterThmb.jpg?v=1747169860"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mountains-of-shikoku-kamegamori","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 四国の山 (瓶ヶ森) (Mountains of Shikoku (Kamegamori))","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1978 woodblock print presents 瓶ヶ森 (Kamegamori) - its jagged ridgeline emerging from a billowing sea of clouds, rock faces and stunted pines rendered in crisp colours. An incredible print.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e🏔️☁️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 48.50 cm × W: 63.25 cm; Image H: 39.50 cm × W: 54.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eCondition: Spectacular for its age; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eNotes: Kamegamori (瓶ヶ森), part of the 石鎚山系 (Ishizuchi Mountain Range) in 愛媛県 (Ehime Prefecture), is celebrated for its sheer cliffs and the mist-filled valleys that cloak its slopes. Although not one of the 四国八十八ヶ所巡礼 (Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage) sites founded by 弘法大師 (Kūkai), it holds deep spiritual resonance and stands as a testament to Shikoku’s rugged natural and cultural landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877609525592,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-KamegamoriThmb.jpg?v=1747171755"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-squid-drying-grounds","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 鳥賊\"干し場 (Squid Drying Grounds)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"242\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1963 woodblock shows freshly caught 烏賊 (ika, squid) spread across bamboo screens, their shapes backlit by the evening sun and fluttering in the coastal breeze.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e🦑☀️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1963 · Ed. of 100 (45\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 52.50 cm × H: 42.50 cm; Image W: 44.75 cm × H: 33.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; no marks or discoloration; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact with only faint tape residue at upper margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eNotes: This early Kitaoka piece recalls the traditional preparation of スルメ (surume), sun-dried squid once common across Japan’s fishing villages. It highlights Hokkaido’s 函館 (Hakodate) - one of the nation’s largest squid-fishing ports - where the annual 函館港まつり (Hakodate Harbour Festival) turns the Pacific squid into a symbol of summer, celebrated with lively イカ踊り (ika odori, “Squid Dance”) parades, floats and street performances every August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879461769560,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-SquidDryingGroundsThmb.jpg?v=1747217496"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-minnesota-forest","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - ミネソタの森 (Minnesota Forest)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 woodblock layers vibrant reds, oranges and golds across a patchwork of autumn trees, with a winding stream threading through the heart of the forest. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🍂🏞️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 225 (4\/225) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"333\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 50.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Image W: 40.75 cm × H: 30.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"452\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; no marks or discoloration; paper crisp and unmounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eNotes: Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” Minnesota features 59 state forests and a network of rivers - including the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix - that carve through its woodlands. These forests support deer, wolves and countless bird species, offering year-round recreational opportunities from hiking and bird-watching to canoeing and fishing. Kitaoka’s print captures the region’s autumn palette and the serene flow of its waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879670993240,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MinnesotaForestThmb.jpg?v=1747217772"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mysterious-yakushima-island","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 神秘の屋久島 (Mysterious Yakushima Island)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1995 woodblock shows a massive cedar trunk set among dense undergrowth, with misty mountain ridges fading into the background. A truely incredible piece. \u003cstrong data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🌿🏔️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1995 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"310\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 48.50 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; clean image and paper; “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eNotes: Yakushima Island (屋久島) is a UNESCO World Heritage site off Kyushu’s southern coast, famed for its ancient Yakusugi cedar forests and mist-shrouded slopes. This print captures the island’s dense subtropical foliage and the rugged silhouette of its peaks - an atmosphere that inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879716835672,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MysteriousYakushimaIslandThmb.jpg?v=1747219047"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-lake-mashu-in-winter","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 冬の摩周湖 (Lake Mashu in Winter)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1983 woodblock shows Lake Mashu’s clear, teal crater waters under a pale winter sky, edged with snow-frosted shrubs and framed by the rugged silhouette of Mt. Mashu in the distance. A wonderful wintry scene. \u003c\/em\u003e❄️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil. Artist Proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 49.00 cm × H: 38.00 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; crisp impression, vibrant pigments, clean paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eNotes: Lake Mashu (摩周湖), revered as “the lake of the gods” by the native Ainu, sits within Akan–Mashu National Park in Hokkaido. In this scene, Kitaoka captures its famously transparent waters in jewel-like teal, the surrounding slopes and Mt.Mashu beyond (kamui-nupuri (カムイヌプリ, “Mountain of the Gods”)) dusted with snow, windswept winter clouds drifting overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879901745496,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-LakeMashuinWinterThmb.jpg?v=1747220634"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-waterfront-house","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 水辺の家 (Waterfront House)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1983 woodblock shows a white-washed riverside house on a golden stone quay, where a woman washes clothes at the water’s edge, geese drift by, and a boatman readies his vessel. A striking piece. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🚤🦆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 120 (39\/120) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 64.00 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; very faint mounting line and minor tape residue on verso; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eNotes: This print captures a moment of everyday riverside life: bamboo blinds and stacked timber line the quay, while the boatman adjusts his canopy and pole for the next journey. The strong contrast between the white walls, dark roof tiles and yellow quay stones underscores Kitaoka’s precise carving and block printing. “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880133448024,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-WaterfrontHouseThmb.jpg?v=1747221119"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-autumn-at-omogo-gorge","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 面河渓の秋 (Autumn at Omogo Gorge)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1978 woodblock presents a high vantage on 面河渓 (Omogo Gorge), where amber autumn leaves frame the cobalt-blue river cutting through pale granite cliffs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e🍁🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.00 cm × H: 48.50 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact with a “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eNotes: 面河渓 (Omogo Gorge), carved by the crystal-clear currents of 面河川 (Omogo River) at the foot of 石鎚山 (Mt. Ishizuchi), is celebrated as one of 四国’s premier natural scenic spots. Fed by snowmelt and mountain rains, the river has sculpted dramatic waterfalls, narrow ravines and smooth granite walls. In autumn, its untouched forests blaze with color, drawing hikers, sightseers and kayakers eager to experience Shikoku’s rugged beauty and thrilling river watersports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880252789080,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-AutumnatOmogoGorgeThmb.jpg?v=1747236551"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-iyos-mikan-mountains","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 伊予のみかん山 (Iyo's Mikan Mountains)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1981 woodblock unveils a patchwork of green hills on the former Iyo (伊予) plains, where neat rows of みかん (mikan) orchards climb toward misty mountain peaks.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🍊🌄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1981 · Ed. of 130 (75\/130) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.25 cm × H: 48.25 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact. “Fumio Kitaoka” embossed watermark to the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eNotes: Ehime prefecture—once called Iyo (伊予) - is renowned as Japan’s leading citrus region, its Nanyo hillsides blanketed by orchards of tangerines, satsumas and blood oranges. Here, Kitaoka captures the geometric rows of mikan groves, including the famous 伊予柑 (Iyokan) - originally marketed as “Iyo Mikan” - known for their large, juicy segments and sweet flavor. The print celebrates Ehime’s enduring legacy as the top producer of 柑橘系 (kankitsukei) fruits in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880398115160,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-IyoMikanMountainsThmb.jpg?v=1747223075"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-whirlpools-in-the-seto-inland-sea","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 瀬戸の渦潮 (Whirlpools in the Seto Inland Sea)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1980 woodblock print “瀬戸の渦潮 (Whirlpools in the Seto Inland Sea)” offers a mesmerizing aerial view of the Naruto Whirlpools spinning in vibrant blues, framed by Awaji’s craggy shores and the Magosaki Lighthouse. A spectacular celebration of Japan’s tidal marvels. \u003c\/em\u003e🌊🌪️🌉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1980 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.25 cm × H: 48.25 cm; Image W: 54.75 cm × H: 40.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Lovely overall; pristine image free of marks; light foxing to margins and verso; faint mat line and gentle browning to paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Depicts 鳴門の渦潮 (Naruto Whirlpools) in the 鳴門海峡 (Naruto Strait), where the 瀬戸内海 (Seto Inland Sea) meets the 紀伊水道 (Kii Channel), forming vortices up to 20 m in diameter. From an 淡路島 (Awaji Island) viewpoint, the Magosaki Lighthouse (孫崎灯台) and the shadow of the 大鳴門橋 (Onaruto Bridge) loom over the churning waters, while a vessel glides through the tides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882446737752,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-WhirlpoolsintheSetoInlandSeaThmb.jpg?v=1747235305"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-car-town-toyota","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 車の町(トヨタ) Car Town (Toyota)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 woodblock print “車の町 (トヨタ) Car Town (Toyota)” immerses you in a vibrant Toyota City streetscape: giraffe sculptures stand outside a Toyota Vista showroom, MR2 promotional banners flutter alongside Yellow Hat signage, and a local bus ambles past. A playful snapshot of Japan’s automotive heartland.\u003c\/em\u003e 🚗🦒🏙️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 200 (67\/200) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. W: 47.00 cm × H: 37.50 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good; clean image free of blemishes; general overall browning to paper and outer margins; no signs of prior mounting or framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Captures 豊田市 (Toyota City), renamed in 1959 after Toyota Motor Corporation (formerly Koromo City). The print celebrates the city’s automotive legacy - complete with Toyota MR2 branding - against a backdrop of colourful dealer signs and roadside attractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"1012\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882510733656,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-CarTown_Toyota_Thmb.jpg?v=1747236054"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mt-daisen-tottori","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 大山 (鳥取) (Mt Daisen (Tottori))","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1977 Woodblock print “大山 (鳥取) (Mt Daisen, Tottori)” presents the majestic ridges of Mt Daisen soaring above verdant foothills, rendered in vibrant layers of green and blue that capture its seasonal bloom. A spectacular homage to Tottori’s “Mt Fuji of the West.”\u003c\/em\u003e 🏔️🌿🎨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1977 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.75 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 54.75 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eCondition: Tremendous piece; no notable marks or blemishes; strong colour; paper clean, sharp \u0026amp; intact; light surface crease to upper margin; “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to upper margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eNotes: Depicts Mt Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, famed for its symmetrical, Fuji-like profile and lush greenery. Kitaoka’s expert layering of textured ridges and verdant plains celebrates this iconic peak’s dynamic landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882650587480,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MtDaisenTottoriThmb.jpg?v=1747237020"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mikawa-bay-nori-farming","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 三河湾と海苔そだ (Mikawa Bay Nori Farming)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"318\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 Woodblock print “三河湾と海苔そだ (Mikawa Bay Nori Farming)” bathes Mikawa Bay in dawn’s golden light, as slender bamboo poles and seeded nori nets stretch toward the horizon and a lone boat drifts among them. A serene glimpse into Aichi’s centuries-old seaweed harvest.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌊🌅🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 200 (67\/200) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 37.50 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; no marks, blemishes, or discoloration; as new with no signs of prior mounting or framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eNotes: Mikawa Bay (三河湾), off Aichi Prefecture’s south coast, is one of Japan’s four principal nori-cultivation areas alongside the Ariake Sea, Seto Inland Sea and Tokyo Bay. Nori farming in Aichi began in 1854 in the Toyogawa River estuaries and evolved into today’s major production hub. Each autumn and winter, nets seeded with nori spores are anchored on bamboo poles across the bay’s shallow waters, where the seaweed matures before harvest, drying and distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882717991256,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MikawaBayNoriFarmingThmb.jpg?v=1747237987"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-georgetown-canal","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - ジョージタウンの運河 (Georgetown Canal)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 Woodblock print “ジョージタウンの運河 (Georgetown Canal)” guides you along the tranquil towpath of Washington, D.C.’s historic Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio Canal, where lock gates spill rippling water beneath a canopy of trees and Federal-style rowhouses peek through the foliage. A serene urban oasis rendered in vivid colour. \u003c\/em\u003e🌳🚣🏘️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 225 (4\/225) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 49.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Image W: 40.75 cm × H: 30.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; no marks, blemishes, or discoloration; as new with no signs of prior mounting or framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eNotes: Depicts the Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio Canal (“C\u0026amp;O Canal”), completed in 1850 to link Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland, and now preserved as a National Historical Park. The scene shows a canal lock and towpath flanked by sycamores and classic brick rowhouses - once bustling with mule-drawn barges carrying coal and grain. This print celebrates the contrast of engineered waterways and urban greenery in one of Washington’s most picturesque neighbourhoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882848768344,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-GeorgetownCanalThmb.jpg?v=1747240233"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-snowy-mountain","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 雪の山 (Snowy Mountain)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1976 Woodblock print “雪の山 (Snowy Mountain)” evokes the still majesty of a snow-blanketed peak at dusk, with two solitary figures traversing the frozen landscape beneath towering ridges. A beautiful testament to winter’s serene grandeur.\u003c\/em\u003e 🏔️❄️🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1976 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 47.75 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 40.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eCondition: Outstanding; strong colour with no notable marks or blemishes; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact with very faint browning to outer margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eNotes: This rare early work captures the quiet drama of Japan’s remote winter terrain - two tiny figures underscoring humanity’s fleeting presence against the vast, snow-sculpted hills. A sublime and evocative print from Kitaoka’s less-seen oeuvre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882989572440,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-SnowyMountainThmb.jpg?v=1747241741"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-cherry-blossom-at-night-okazaki-castle","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 岡崎城夜桜 (Cherry Blossom at Night, Okazaki Castle)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 Woodblock print “岡崎城夜桜 (Cherry Blossom at Night, Okazaki Castle)” frames Okazaki Castle’s stone walls glowing behind a curtain of illuminated pink sakura, weaving historic architecture and springtime splendour into a poetic nocturne.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌸🏯✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 200 (195\/200) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 37.00 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eCondition: Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eNotes: Depicts 岡崎城 (Okazaki Castle) in Aichi Prefecture, built in 1455 and famed as the birthplace of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Captures the nightly 花見 (hanami) illumination of cherry blossoms, when lantern-lit petals frame the castle keep. Reflects Kitaoka’s mastery of contrast - dark masonry and sky against vibrant pink blossoms and soft lantern glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54883047801176,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-CherryBlossomatNight_OkazakiCastleThmb.jpg?v=1747242151"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-fog-over-lake-biwa","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 霧の琵琶湖 (Fog over Lake Biwa)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1974 Woodblock print “霧の琵琶湖 (Fog over Lake Biwa)” shrouds Japan’s largest freshwater lake in ethereal mist, with silhouetted boats and a lone angler casting into the silvery dawn. A masterful study of atmosphere and subtle gradations of tone. \u003c\/em\u003e🌫️🚣🌅\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1974 · Ed. of 100 (42\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 48.50 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eCondition: Lovely piece; no marks to image; light foxing to margins; paper generally clean \u0026amp; crisp; faint mount line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eNotes: Captures the morning fog drifting over 滋賀県’s Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), north-east of Kyoto, with subtle colour gradations and Kitaoka’s signature watermark to the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54883151446360,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-FogOverLakeBiwaThmb.jpg?v=1747243171"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-雨の五浦海岸-the-rainy-izura-coast","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 雨の五浦海岸 (The Rainy Izura Coast)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1991 Woodblock print “雨の五浦海岸 (The Rainy Izura Coast)” captures sheets of rain lancing across Izura’s pine-topped cliffs and tumultuous waves, with the red hexagonal Rokkakudō pavilion just visible through the storm. A dramatic seaside vista.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌧️🌊🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1991 · Ed. of 130 (10\/130) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.00 cm × H: 49.00 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 40.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful piece in fabulous condition; paper clean \u0026amp; crisp with a few pinhole foxing spots to margin edge; strong colours with no marks or blemishes to the image face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eNotes: Depicts the famed 五浦海岸 (Izura Coast) near 北茨城市 (Kitaibaraki), Ibaraki Prefecture - renowned for its rocky shore, pine-clad cliffs and Okakura Tenshin’s vermilion 六角堂 (Rokkakudō) pavilion, here shrouded in rain and spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54883222061400,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-TheRainyIzuraCoastThmb.jpg?v=1747244467"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-nishio-tea-plantations","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 西尾の茶畑 (Nishio Tea Plantations)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 Woodblock print “西尾の茶畑 (Nishio Tea Plantations)” unfurls verdant rows of shaded tea bushes beneath a drifting 鯉のぼり (koinobori carp streamer), spotlighting Aichi’s historic tencha fields in brilliant greens and blues. A festive ode to Japan’s premier matcha terroir.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌱🎏🍵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 200 (147\/200) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 37.50 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eCondition: Clean image face with no marks, blemishes, or discoloration; slight browning to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eNotes: Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, has cultivated tencha—the whole-leaf base for ceremonial matcha—since 1271, flourishing thanks to Yahagigawa River waters and rich soils. Black shading nets drape the fields a month before harvest to enhance color, aroma, and flavor. A vibrant kōinobori carp streamer (鯉のぼり) signals spring festival joy against the endless green sea of tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"323\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54883309781336,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-NishioTeaPlantationsThmb.jpg?v=1747244653"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-autumn-on-the-saigawa-river","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 犀川の秋 (Autumn on the Saigawa River)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1975 Woodblock print “犀川の秋 (Autumn on the Saigawa River)” layers intricate silhouettes of autumnal grasses and seed-pod clusters against the sinuous channels of the Sai River as it meanders through Nagano’s Matsumoto Basin. The interplay of misty water and fall foliage evokes crisp mountain air and the quiet rhythms of seasonal change.\u003c\/em\u003e 🍂🌊🌾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1975 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 37.00 cm × H: 47.00 cm; Image W: 30.50 cm × H: 40.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous given age; vibrant colours with no marks or blemishes; minor browning to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eNotes: This print depicts the 犀川 (Sai River), a tributary of the Shinano River, winding through the Matsumoto Basin with wide gravel bars and braided channels framed by autumnal grasses and seed-pod heads. Renowned for its vivid fall foliage and excellent rainbow trout fishing, the scene captures the season’s rich textures and Kitaoka’s masterful layering of form and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54884855611736,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-AutumnontheSaigawaRiverThmb.jpg?v=1747256566"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mt-yake","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 焼岳 (Mt. Yake)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1984 Woodblock print “焼岳 (Mt. Yake)” presents the smouldering peak of Japan’s most active Hida Mountain volcano reflected in the glassy surface of Taisho Pond. Ghostly dead trees rise from the water’s edge, while autumnal hues cloak the surrounding slopes - a dramatic vista of Kamikōchi’s volcanic heart.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌋🏞️🍂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1984 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 64.00 cm × H: 48.25 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 38.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eCondition: A tremendous piece in beautiful condition; bold, vibrant colours with no marks or blemishes; paper clean \u0026amp; intact; “Fumio Kitaoka” embossed watermark to upper margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"357\"\u003eNotes: This print depicts Taisho Pond, formed when Mt. Yake’s 1915 eruption dammed the Azusa River, leaving withered pines standing sentinel in the water. Mt. Yake (“Yake-dake”) looms above, its rugged flanks and seasonal foliage captured in Kitaoka’s masterful layering - an ode to the dynamic geology and tranquil beauty of the Kamikōchi valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54884893491544,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MtYakeThmb.jpg?v=1747257137"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-matsuyama-castle-in-early-autumn","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 初秋の松山城 (Matsuyama Castle in Early Autumn)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1991 Woodblock print “初秋の松山城 (Matsuyama Castle in Early Autumn)” frames a serene moat-side vista where golden maples contrast with evergreen pines, swans drift beneath a fountain, and the white façade of the prefectural offices sits beneath the hilltop keep. A tranquil fusion of nature and architecture. \u003c\/em\u003e🍁🏯🏞️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1991 · Ed. of 150 (94\/150) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 47.75 cm × H: 37.50 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; clean, crisp image with no marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eNotes: This print captures the view from the southeast corner of Matsuyama Castle’s outer moat, bordering Shiroyama-kōen (Hôrino-uchi Park). Golden autumn foliage flanks the moat while swans and a central fountain animate the water. Beyond, the Ehime Prefectural Government buildings and the Ninomaru Historical Garden lead the eye upward to the castle compound perched atop Mt. Katsuyama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54884927635800,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MatsuyamaCastleinEarlyAutumnThmb.jpg?v=1747257462"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-snowy-riverside-road","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 川ぞいの雪道 (Snowy Riverside Road)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1999 Woodblock print “川ぞいの雪道 (Snowy Riverside Road)” presents a solitary figure trudging along a snow-clad path beside a quietly flowing river, framed by skeletal trees and distant snow-capped hills under a slate sky. This atmospheric scene evokes the crisp chill and serene beauty of Japan’s winter landscapes. \u003c\/em\u003e❄️🌲🏞️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1999 · Ed. of 100 (59\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 51.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Image W: 45.00 cm × H: 33.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eCondition: Lovely scene; bright, crisp colours with no marks or blemishes; faint overall foxing to paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eNotes: This print captures a tranquil winter road along a riverside in Japan’s snow-laden regions - from Hokkaido and Tōhoku to the Japanese Alps - where heavy snowfall transforms the countryside into a hushed, white expanse. Kitaoka’s composition and delicate carving convey the stillness and biting cold of a rural snow day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54884962238808,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-SnowyRiversideRoadThmb.jpg?v=1747257980"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-yagiri-ferry","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 矢切の渡し (Yagiri Ferry)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “矢切の渡し (Yagiri Ferry)” captures Tokyo’s last traditional river crossing in stark black-and-white. Bare winter trees frame a wooden dock where passengers await the ferry, while distant boats and the ferry’s signpost “矢切の渡し” evoke the enduring rhythms of Edo-era waterways. \u003c\/em\u003e🌊🚣❄️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Self-printed (signed and titled in pencil to margins: 矢切の渡し (Yagiri Ferry), 奥山儀八郎 (Okuyama Gihachiro); artist seal lower right of image).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eCondition: Lovely; image face unblemished with minor foxing upper right; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact with foxing to lower margin edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eNotes: Operating since the early Edo period (1603-1868), the 矢切の渡し ferry connects Shibamata and Shimoyakiri, preserving a slice of Japan’s riverside heritage. Okuyama’s composition emphasizes the quiet dignity of this historic crossing, rendering the ferry’s simple timber structure and its waiting passengers in precise carving and tonal contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Larger Size\/Signed Edition","offer_id":55547525136728,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smaller SIze\/Unsigned\/Open Edition","offer_id":55547525169496,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-YagiriFerryThmb.jpg?v=1747919164"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-teratsugi-village","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 寺次村 (Teratsugi Village)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock “寺次村 (Teratsugi Village)” presents a tranquil snow-blanketed hamlet, where thatched-roof houses bow under thick drifts and villagers trudge along a wintry path beneath skeletal trees. The stark silhouettes and soft grey skies evoke the serene resilience of rural Japan. \u003c\/em\u003e❄️🏠🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; image unblemished; paper crisp, clean \u0026amp; intact; slight tape residue and browning to verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eNotes: This rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition underscores Okuyama’s mastery of atmosphere and heritage. The exact location of “Teratsugi-mura” remains elusive, yet the print’s bold contrast capture a moment of wintry stillness in Japan’s countryside - testament to Okuyama’s dedication to preserving rural history through woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933533098328,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-TeratsugiVillageThmb.jpg?v=1747919657"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-yamagata-basin","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 山形盆地 (Yamagata Basin)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “山形盆地 (Yamagata Basin)” captures the broad sweep of snow-covered rice paddies carving geometric patterns across the winter landscape, with distant mountains and a line of farmhouse rooftops anchoring the scene. Stark contrasts and layered greys convey the stillness and expanse of Tōhoku’s agricultural heart.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🌾🏔️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺). Artist seal lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eCondition: Excellent given age; sharp, crisp image face; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eNotes: This rare pencil-signed sōsaku-hanga edition portrays Yamagata Basin in winter, where volcanic soils and glacial waters from the Mogami River nourish one of Tōhoku’s most fertile regions - renowned for its premium sake, fruits, and vegetables. Okuyama’s minimal palette and bold carving evoke both the basin’s agricultural geometry and the quiet beauty of Japan’s snow country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933698019672,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-YamagataBasinThmb.jpg?v=1747920532"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-village-waterways","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 水郷 (Village Waterways)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “水郷 (Village Waterways)” invites you into Japan’s tranquil lowland canals. A lone boatman wearing a traditional 菅笠 (“sugegasa” straw hat) poles his craft toward a simple wooden footbridge, while snow-dusted rice paddies stretch to the horizon. A rare pencil-signed sōsaku-hanga edition celebrating rural waterways\u003c\/em\u003e. 🚣❄️🌾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower left of image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eCondition: Excellent given age; clean, clear image with no marks or blemishes; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eNotes: This larger pencil-signed edition captures the timeless agricultural heritage of Japan’s 水郷 (village waterways). Okuyama’s minimalist palette and bold carving emphasize the serene interplay of water, snow, and sky - evoking the quiet rhythms of rural life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933722399064,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-VillageWatewaysThmb.jpg?v=1747921085"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-guest-house-in-yotsuya","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 四谷の民宿 (Guest House in Yotsuya)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “四谷の民宿 (Guest House in Yotsuya)” portrays a row of thatched rural inns under thick snowdrifts, framed by towering pines and forested hills beyond - a serene winter panorama.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🏠🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower left of image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful given age; no marks or blemishes; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eNotes: Although titled “Yotsuya,” typically known as an urban Tokyo district, this print evokes a bygone era when thatched 民宿 (guest houses) dotted the countryside. Okuyama’s sōsaku-hanga captures a moment of rustic tranquility beneath a heavy winter snowfall. A beautiful piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933763588440,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-GuestHouseinYotsuyaThmb.jpg?v=1747921563"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-lake-aoki","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 青木湖 (Lake Aoki)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s woodblock print “青木湖 (Lake Aoki)” depicts a small shrine perched on the snow-covered shore of Nagano’s Lake Aoki. Snow blankets the shrine’s steeply pitched roof and the surrounding ground, while the lake’s placid surface meets the distant, softly contoured mountains under a pale winter sky. \u003c\/em\u003e❄️🏞️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower left of image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eCondition: Excellent given age; marginal light fox spotting to margins; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eNotes: Lake Aoki - one of Nagano’s famed “Three Lakes of Nishina” - is celebrated year-round for its crystalline waters reflecting the Hakuba range, its fiery autumn foliage, and winter’s pristine snows. Here, Okuyama captures the moment when a light snowfall softens the shrine’s architectural lines, emphasizing the serene balance between nature and human presence. Popular with photographers and visitors alike, this spot offers kayaking in summer and magical firefly cruises in early summer, making it a beloved retreat in the Japanese Alps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933812445528,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-LakeAokiThmb.jpg?v=1747922480"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-馬そり-horse-drawn-sleigh","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 馬そり (Horse-Drawn Sleigh)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1950s\/60s woodblock print “馬そり (Horse Sleigh)” depicts a logging horse - likely Hokkaido’s hardy 道産子 (Dosanko) breed - hauling freshly felled timbers through a silent, snow-blanketed landscape. Bare trees and drifting snowdrifts evoke the quiet perseverance of rural winter work.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🐎🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1950s\/60s · Seal “Gihachi.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; please refer to photos \/ contact for condition report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eNotes: This intimate scene offers a window into Japan’s logging traditions, where Dosanko horses and their keepers navigated snowy forestry roads long before mechanized transport. Okuyama captures the muscle and calm determination of the horse alongside the delicate tracery of young orchard or coppice trees, celebrating a quietly vanishing way of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933844853080,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-HorseLoggingThmb.jpg?v=1747922846"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-cape-muroto","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 室戸岬 (Cape Muroto)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock print “Cape Muroto (室戸岬)” conveys the rugged drama of Shikoku’s southeastern headland as small sailboats navigate choppy seas beneath towering rock formations. The composition’s vertical format and subtle grey gradations evoke the constant motion of wind and wave against the timeless shore. \u003c\/em\u003e🌊⛵🪨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1950s\/60s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eDimensions: Image H: 23.50 cm × W: 11.50 cm; Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; no marks or deterioration to paper; traces of old mounting tape verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eNotes: Cape Muroto (室戸岬) is famed for its jagged cliffs and powerful currents at the southeastern tip of Shikoku. Okuyama captures a fleet of traditional fishing sailboats braving the headland’s rocky outcrops - a scene that celebrates both the maritime heritage and elemental beauty of Japan’s coastal landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933865136472,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-CapeMurotoThmb.jpg?v=1747923885"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-shimoda-at-night","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 下田の夜 (Shimoda at Night)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s woodblock “下田の夜 (Shimoda at Night)” bathes the Inouzawa River and forested hills of Shimoda in soft moonlight. Silhouetted figures along the shore and the distant outline of 犬走島 (Inubashiri Island) evoke a peaceful coastal night at Japan’s Izu Peninsula tip. 🌙🌲\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: circa 1960-70s · Self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower right of image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eCondition: A beautiful piece given age; no marks or blemishes; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"595\"\u003eNotes: A beautiful print by Gihachiro Okuyama titled “下田の夜 (Shimoda at Night)”. Capturing the quiet beauty of a serene night in Shimoda, Okuyama depicts the 稲生沢川 Inouzawa River \u0026amp; Shimoda’s forested hills illuminated by a large, softly glowing moon. The eye is guided towards the distant coastline; silhouetted figures along the riverbank hint at human life, 犬走島 Inubashiri Island lit in the bay. Another fabulous piece capturing a quiet moment in Japan’s history - located on the southern tip of the Izu peninsula, Shimoda held immense historical significance as a pivotal site in Japan's transition to global engagement. *(Pencil Signed) - Of Okuyama’s rarer, larger-sized, pencil-signed edition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934423142744,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-ShimodaatNightThmb.jpg?v=1747925832"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-outcrop-kannon-in-ofuna","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 大船の露頭観音 \"Outcrop\" Kannon in Ofuna","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock “大船の露頭観音 (‘Outcrop’ Kannon in Ofuna)” presents the towering 白衣観音 (Byakue Kannon) statue rising over 25 m on a grassy outcrop at Ofuna Kannon Temple. Beneath a luminous moon, a pilgrim and child climb the winding path past blooming shrubs and a greenhouse, while a simple wooden cart rests nearby - an evocative scene of devotion set against moonlit hills.\u003c\/em\u003e🌙⛩️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Original blocks carved 1949; printed by 京都版画院 (Kyoto Hanga-in), later edition circa 1960–1980 (printer seal “Shinagawa”, printer inscription partially unreadable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eMedium: woodblock print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 41.50 cm × W: 29.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eCondition: Fine; stored well in original mount\/folder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eNotes: Ofuna’s 白衣観音 is one of thirty-three Buddhist forms of Kannon, revered for protection from illness, safe childbirth, disaster relief, and child rearing. Construction began in 1929 but was halted during WWII, finally completing around 1960 as both a spiritual guardian and a memorial to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Okuyama’s print captures the statue’s serene presence and the timeless ritual of pilgrimage under moonlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934695379288,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-OutcropKannoninOfunaThmb.jpg?v=1747928148"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-the-great-buddha-in-kamakura","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 鎌倉の大佛 The Great Buddha in Kamakura","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock “鎌倉の大佛 (The Great Buddha in Kamakura)” captures the serene 11m Amitabha Buddha of Kotoku-in under a violet dusk sky. Pilgrims climb the broad stone steps framed by a tiered pagoda, blossoming cherry branches, and towering pines - an evocative scene of twilight devotion. \u003c\/em\u003e⛩️🌅\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Original blocks carved 1949; printed by 京都版画院 (Kyoto Hanga-in), later edition circa 1960–1980 (printer seal “Shinagawa”; inscription partially unreadable; signed\/sealed to margin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 42.00 cm × W: 29.25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eCondition: Fine; stored in original mount\/folder; strong impression with rich bokashi shading to the lower half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eNotes: Completed in 1243 and exposed to the open air after typhoons (1334, 1369) and a 1498 tsunami destroyed its hall, Kotoku-in’s Great Buddha remains a National Treasure and pilgrimage site. Okuyama’s contemporaries - including Kawase Hasui, Tsuchiya Koitsu, and Tokuriki Tomikichiro - also depicted this iconic figure, but this print uniquely conveys its twilight majesty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934878716248,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-TheGreatBuddhainKamakuraThmb.jpg?v=1747929807"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-cotton-fields","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 綿畑 (Cotton Fields)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock “綿畑 (Cotton Fields)” portrays rural Japan in harvest season as pickers bend over rows of flowering cotton, baskets slung on their backs, framed by lush foliage and fields stretching to the horizon - a tranquil homage to traditional farming life\u003c\/em\u003e. 🌾👩🌾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Circa 1960–70s. Self-printed 奥山儀八郎自摺 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eNotes: Okuyama’s rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition - farmers tend to their harvest, with woven baskets slung over their shoulders - the foreground featuring cotton plants amid full bloom, framed by lush foliage \u0026amp; rows of farmland stretching towards the horizon. Cotton fields have long been vital to traditional agricultural life in Japan - to which this lovely print by Okuyama celebrates this quiet industry and the enduring beauty of traditional farming life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939083178328,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-CottonFieldsThmb.jpg?v=1747996284"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-cedar-mountains-akita","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 秋田の杉山 (Cedar Mountains, Akita)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock “秋田の杉山 (Cedar Mountains, Akita)” depicts a wintry township in Akita Prefecture: snow-laden thatched farmhouses bordering a frozen lake, with cedar-clad ridges (秋田杉, Akita-sugi) rising behind. The precise black outlines and soft gray tones convey the region’s serene winter beauty and the timeless strength of its famed cedar forests.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Circa 1960-70s. Self-printed 奥山儀八郎自摺 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, bright image face with only light foxing at the margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Akita-sugi cedar has been prized for centuries for its straight grain, fine texture, and durability. This rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition celebrates the snowy tranquility of Akita’s mountain villages and the enduring legacy of its timber heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939109622104,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-Sugiyama_AkitaThmb.jpg?v=1747997046"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-house-in-the-snow","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 雪の一軒屋 (House in the Snow)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century Woodblock “雪の一軒屋 (House in the Snow)” depicts a solitary thatched farmhouse under a thick blanket of snow, framed by a bare tree, a lone telephone pole, and a single cedar - all rendered in crisp black outlines and gentle gray tones. The serene composition evokes the hushed stillness of rural Japan in deep winter.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🏠\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Circa 1960-70s. Self-printed 奥山儀八郎自摺 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, bright image with light foxing to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eNotes: This rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition captures the timeless charm of a snow-burdened farmhouse - a study in simplicity and stillness that resonates with the quiet beauty of Japan’s winter landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939158806872,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-HouseintheSnowThmb.jpg?v=1747997485"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-seedbed","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 苗代 (Seedbed)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century Woodblock “苗代 (Seedbed)” centers on a farmer pushing a wheelbarrow heaped with rice shoots (稲苗, inanae) ready for transplant into flooded paddies. Her layered attire - a patterned apron and traditional headscarf - shields her from the sun, while in the distance fellow workers bend over the watery fields. Okuyama’s precise line work and gentle tonal gradations celebrate the cycles of planting and harvest that sustain Japan’s agrarian communities. \u003c\/em\u003e🌱🚜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Circa 1960-70s. Self-printed 奥山儀八郎自摺 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.50 cm × W: 24.25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; image mint with a small crease at the lower edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eNotes: Okuyama’s “Seedbed” pays homage to the essential ritual of rice planting, depicting 稲苗 (inanae) that will become Japan’s staple crop. The farmer’s layered garments reflect regional farming attire designed for long hours under the sun, and the distant figures underscore the communal effort of transplanting. This rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition captures both the quiet dignity of fieldwork and the timeless rhythm of rural life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939180663128,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-SeedbedThmb.jpg?v=1747998103"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-mt-asahi","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 朝日岳 (Mt. Asahi)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century Woodblock “朝日岳 (‘Mt. Asahi’)” captures Hokkaido’s highest peak - Asahidake - rising above swirling clouds and rugged foliage. Known as Kamui-mintara (“Playground of the Gods”) to the Ainu, this 7,516 ft active volcano anchors Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan’s largest. The print’s layered grays and stark silhouettes evoke alpine drama in both summer hikes and winter ski runs. \u003c\/em\u003e🏔️❄️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Early 1950s; rare larger-sized pencil-signed edition 奥山儀八郎 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.25 cm × W: 48.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eCondition: Good; light surface wrinkles consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"761\"\u003eNotes: Asahidake dominates Daisetsuzan National Park, revered by the Ainu as Kamui-mintara and monitored as an active volcano by Japan’s Meteorological Agency. This striking scene celebrates both its sacred heritage and its appeal to hikers and skiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\" title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939204518232,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-Mt.AsahiThmb.jpg?v=1747998655"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-himeji-castle","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 姫路城 (Himeji Castle)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century Woodblock “姫路城 (Himeji Castle)” presents the iconic White Heron Castle rising above its stone walls, framed by delicate cherry blossom branches and the stark silhouettes of its multi-tiered keeps. The vantage from below accentuates the castle’s graceful curves and elegant rooflines, evoking both its defensive might and its poetic beauty in spring bloom.\u003c\/em\u003e 🌸⛩️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Signed and titled in pencil to margins; “Gihachi” seal lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 13.50 cm × W: 19.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, clean image face with evidence of previous verso mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eNotes: Himeji Castle (姫路城), known as Shirasagi-jo or “White Heron Castle,” is a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its pristine white plaster walls and intricate Edo-period architecture. Okuyama captured multiple views of this majestic fortress, but this particular print stands out for its interplay of seasonal blossoms and architectural grandeur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54939233616216,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-HimejiCastleThmb.jpg?v=1747998870"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-clam-boats","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - あさり舟 (Clam Boats)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s “あさり舟 (Clam Boats)” depicts a procession of shallow-draft wooden asari-bune boats grounded on tidal flats as fishermen stand knee-deep in water harvesting asari clams. These flat-bottomed vessels, traditionally poled and poled and rowed since the Edo period, enabled access to Japan’s rich shellfish beds at low tide. The print’s vertical format emphasizes the boats’ rhythmic alignment and the textured tidal zones - offering a clear snapshot of coastal fishery practice.\u003c\/em\u003e 🚤🦪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Open Edition. Circa 1960-70s; seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, clean impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eNotes: Asari-bune (“clam boats”) are traditional flat-bottomed wooden craft used throughout Japan’s bays and inland seas to pole out onto tidal flats for shellfish gathering. This seasonal communal harvest sustained coastal villages for centuries, and Okuyama’s print records the timeless rhythm of boat, tide, and hand-gathering in precise detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54952675344728,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-ClamBoatsThmb.jpg?v=1748162175"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-hazebune","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - はぜ舟 (Hazebune)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s \"はぜ舟 (Hazebune)” depicts a fleet of flat-bottomed goby boats spread across the tidal flats at low tide. Fishermen stand poised in each vessel, using long poles and nets to scoop haze (goby) from the shallow waters. The print’s vertical format and meticulously stippled water surface draw attention to the boats’ orderly formation and the precise craft of traditional coastal fishing. \u003c\/em\u003e🚣🐟\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Open Edition. Circa 1960-70s; artist seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, clean impression on well-preserved paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eNotes: Hazebune are narrow, flat-bottomed boats used since the Edo period to harvest haze (Japanese goby) from tidal flats. This communal, seasonal fishery sustains seaside villages, and Okuyama’s print captures both the methodical alignment of boats and the fishermen’s skilled labor against a patterned seascape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54952905703768,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-HazebuneThmb.jpg?v=1748167374"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-spring-sea","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 春の海 (Spring Sea)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s Woodblock “春の海 (Spring Sea)” depicts dozens of small sailboats drifting across a calm, pebble-textured bay under a pale horizon. Each vessel’s simple sail and hull is rendered in crisp black against the silvery water, and the vertical format accentuates the layered depth of boats receding toward the distant shore. The print captures the hushed stillness of the sea in spring, when fishermen and traders return to coastal waters after winter’s lull.\u003c\/em\u003e 🚤🌊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Open Edition. Circa 1960-70s; artist seal lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, clean impression on well-preserved paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eNotes: In spring, coastal communities resume their maritime activities - these small sailboats (known as hakubune or kobune in some regions) would carry fishermen or light cargo across tranquil waters. Okuyama’s rhythmic depiction emphasizes both the communal nature of spring fishing and the subtle interplay of light on the sea’s surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002260898136,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-SpringSeaThmb.jpg?v=1748683832"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-autumn-gale","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 野分 (Autumn Gale)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s “野分 (‘Autumn Gale’)” depicts a windswept marsh with tall grasses bending in a gusty breeze, a narrow muddy path snaking through the reeds toward a distant line of pines and rolling mountains. The textured water and grasses convey the raw energy of an autumn wind sweeping across Japan’s coastal wetlands\u003c\/em\u003e. 🍂🌬️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Open Edition. Circa 1960-70s; seal to lower right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 12.25 cm × W: 24.25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; clean image face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eNotes: In coastal regions, “Autumn Gale” (野分, nowaki) refers to strong seasonal winds that sweep across tidal flats and marshes, signaling the end of summer. Okuyama’s print captures that moment - grasses laid flat by the wind, a lone path leading through the wetland, and the silhouette of distant pine forests and foothills under a stormy sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002521993560,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-AutumnGaleThmb.jpg?v=1748686565"},{"product_id":"gihachiro-okuyama-temple-hall-onaragawa-river","title":"Gihachiro Okuyama - 白馬村大楢川のお堂 (Temple Hall on the Ōnaragawa River, Hakuba Village)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama’s Woodblock “白馬村大楢川のお堂 (Temple Hall on the Ōnaragawa River, Hakuba Village)” depicts a small snow-laden temple hall nestled on the banks of the Ōnaragawa River. In the foreground, a narrow stream winds through thick drifts of snow and smooth, rounded rocks, while a stand of bare winter trees rises beside the hall. Behind, cedar-clad slopes and distant mountains loom under a pale, overcast sky—an intimate portrayal of Hakuba’s tranquil winter landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e ❄️🏔️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Open edition, circa 1960–70s; artist seal lower left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 19.50 cm × W: 13.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; sharp, clean impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eNotes: Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture is renowned for its alpine scenery and heavy winter snows. The Ōnaragawa River (大楢川) flows through this mountain valley, giving rise to small shrines and temple halls like the one depicted here. Okuyama’s subtle gray tones capture the stillness of deep winter, highlighting the harmony between rural architecture and the snow-blanketed natural surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) moved seamlessly between sōsaku-hanga and shin-hanga, pairing self-carved monochrome impressions with vibrant collaborative colour prints. Trained by Kosaka Gajin and ukiyo-e master Ishii Kendō, he fused bold modern graphics with classical technique. After the war he founded the Japan Print Institute and his Matsudo studio; his own prints - and woodblock homages to Hiroshige and Van Gogh - now appear in major museum collections worldwide. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"奥山儀八郎 Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/gihachiro-okuyama\"\u003e ← View All Works by Gihachiro Okuyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002692354392,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/GihachiroOkuyama-TempleHallHakubaThmb.jpg?v=1748690277"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kumoarts.com\/collections\/landscapes-nature-seasons.oembed?page=4","provider":"Kumo Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}