Fumio Kitaoka - 五番街の人々 (People of Fifth Avenue)

Name: Fumio Kitaoka - 五番街の人々 (People of Fifth Avenue)
Brand: Kumo Arts
Price: 300.00 GBP
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£300.00

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

Fumio Kitaoka’s 1984 Woodblock print “五番街の人々 (People of Fifth Avenue)” transports you to a bustling Fifth Avenue scene: well-dressed pedestrians and a street-food cart cluster beneath the limestone façade of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and gleaming skyscrapers. A vibrant snapshot of Manhattan style and pace. 🚕🗽👗

Year & Edition: 1984 · Ed. of 225 (4/225) (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
Medium: Woodblock.
Dimensions: Sheet W: 49.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Image W: 40.75 cm × H: 30.75 cm.
Condition: Fabulous; no marks, blemishes, or discoloration; as new with no signs of prior mounting or framing.
Notes: Captures Fifth Avenue in 1984, the heart of Manhattan luxury between Washington Square and Harlem. Landmarks include St. Patrick’s Cathedral, premium fashion boutiques, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (just off-frame). Part of Kitaoka’s North America series, this work reflects his keen eye for urban rhythms and architectural drama.

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]