Fumio Kitaoka - 松尾漁港 (Matsuo Fishing Port)

Name: Fumio Kitaoka - 松尾漁港 (Matsuo Fishing Port)
Brand: Kumo Arts
Price: 340.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£340.00

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

Fumio Kitaoka’s 1976 Woodblock print “松尾漁港 (Matsuo Fishing Port)” frames a tranquil harbour as two fishermen untangle nets beneath an old wooden boathouse, while colourfully painted boats rest ashore and the distant sea wall juts into calm waters. A vivid celebration of coastal craftsmanship and everyday ritual. ⚓🎣🌅

Year & Edition: 1976 · Ed. of 100 (18/100) (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
Medium: Woodblock.
Dimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 47.75 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.50 cm.
Condition: Outstanding; strong colours with no marks or blemishes; paper clean, crisp & intact.
Notes: A traditional coastal scene on Japan’s coast, showcasing fishing pots, ropes, tackle and the silhouette of a rustic boathouse. An example of Kitaoka’s early work - highlighting the fleeting humanity of small-scale fishing life against a timeless maritime backdrop.

About the Artist

Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s sōsaku-hanga 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. [ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]