Fumio Kitaoka’s 1975 print juxtaposes a weathered driftwood branch with a vivid floral still life - its gnarled grain set against a red rose and pink carnations, each petal and knot rendered with crisp carving and layered color blocks that emphasize texture and form. 🌹🌸🪵
- Year & Edition: 1975 · Ed. of 100 (15/100) (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.75 cm; Image W: 33.00 cm × H: 24.00 cm.
- Condition: Excellent for its age; unblemished image, strong, unfaded colours; paper clean & intact with light overall toning.
- Notes: An early work by Kitaoka, this piece balances the rugged character of driftwood with the softness of roses and carnations. A subtle metallic shimmer in the background enhances the interplay between natural forms and delicate blossoms.
