Gihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century woodblock “秋田の杉山 (Cedar Mountains, Akita)” depicts a wintry township in Akita Prefecture: snow-laden thatched farmhouses bordering a frozen lake, with cedar-clad ridges (秋田杉, Akita-sugi) rising behind. The precise black outlines and soft gray tones convey the region’s serene winter beauty and the timeless strength of its famed cedar forests. ❄️🌲
- Year & Edition: Circa 1960-70s. Self-printed 奥山儀八郎自摺 (Okuyama Gihachiro jizuri); signed & titled in pencil to margins; artist seal lower left.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.
- Condition: Excellent; sharp, bright image face with only light foxing at the margins.
- Notes: Akita-sugi cedar has been prized for centuries for its straight grain, fine texture, and durability. This rare, larger-sized pencil-signed edition celebrates the snowy tranquility of Akita’s mountain villages and the enduring legacy of its timber heritage.
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