Fumio Kitaoka - 漁港浅春 (Fishing Port in Early Spring)

A fabulous print by Fumio Kitaoka: 漁港浅春 (Fishing Port in Early Spring). Two fishing boats rest on the slipway, their masts hung with vivid 大漁旗 (tairyō-bata) patterned with fish, bold lettering & traditional maritime motifs. The turquoise harbour, pale blue sky and clustered houses create a bright spring setting, while the white hull marked 松丸 anchors the foreground. A lively portrait of a small Japanese fishing port. 🎏⚓

• Year & Edition: 1980 · Ed. of 100 (22/100) (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
  
• Medium: Woodblock.
  
• Dimensions: Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 36.75 cm. Image W: 40.75 cm × H: 30.75 cm.
  
• Condition: Lovely. Beautiful colours, paper clean & crisp. Two small foxing spots upper margin edge. Handling to corner/margin.
  
• Notes: 大漁旗 (tairyō-bata, “big-catch flags”) were traditionally raised as fishing boats returned to announce a successful catch. Their vivid fish, bold lettering & celebratory designs are also displayed during launches, festivals and ceremonies, carrying wishes for plentiful catches and safe voyages.