Gihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock print “Cape Muroto (室戸岬)” conveys the rugged drama of Shikoku’s southeastern headland as small sailboats navigate choppy seas beneath towering rock formations. The composition’s vertical format and subtle grey gradations evoke the constant motion of wind and wave against the timeless shore. 🌊⛵🪨
- Year & Edition: circa 1950s/60s.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Image H: 23.50 cm × W: 11.50 cm; Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 12.00 cm.
- Condition: Excellent; no marks or deterioration to paper; traces of old mounting tape verso.
- Notes: Cape Muroto (室戸岬) is famed for its jagged cliffs and powerful currents at the southeastern tip of Shikoku. Okuyama captures a fleet of traditional fishing sailboats braving the headland’s rocky outcrops - a scene that celebrates both the maritime heritage and elemental beauty of Japan’s coastal landscapes.
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