Fumio Kitaoka - 大山 (鳥取) (Mt Daisen (Tottori))

Name: Fumio Kitaoka - 大山 (鳥取) (Mt Daisen (Tottori))
Brand: Kumo Arts
Price: 340.00 GBP
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£340.00

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

Fumio 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.” 🏔️🌿🎨

Year & Edition: 1977 · Artist Proof (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
Medium: Woodblock.
Dimensions: Sheet W: 63.75 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 54.75 cm × H: 39.50 cm.
Condition: Tremendous piece; no notable marks or blemishes; strong colour; paper clean, sharp & intact; light surface crease to upper margin; “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to upper margin.
Notes: 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.

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]