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Fumio Kitaoka - 石垣のある漁家 (Stone Walled Fishing House)

Sale price£300.00

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

    Fumio Kitaoka’s 1976 Woodblock print “石垣のある漁家 (Stone Walled Fishing House)” depicts a tranquil coastal homestead: a fisherman meticulously spreads his catch to dry before a sturdy stone wall and thatched-roof dwellings, while a curious cat and fishing barrels complete the scene. A timeless snapshot of maritime life. 🏠🌊🐟

    • Year & Edition: 1976 · Ed. of 100 (26/100) (signed, titled & dated in pencil).
    • Medium: Woodblock.
    • Dimensions: Sheet W: 46.50 cm × H: 36.50 cm; Image W: 40.50 cm × H: 30.50 cm.
    • Condition: Excellent; well preserved with no marks, blemishes, or deterioration to paper.
    • Notes: Captures a traditional fishing family home, fortified by stone walls, with nets and fish laid out to dry - a serene portrayal of coastal daily life and artisanal practice. A magnificent piece.

     

    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]