Gihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “四谷の民宿 (Guest House in Yotsuya)” portrays a row of thatched rural inns under thick snowdrifts, framed by towering pines and forested hills beyond - a serene winter panorama. ❄️🏠🌲
- Year & Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower left of image.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.
- Condition: Beautiful given age; no marks or blemishes; paper clean & intact.
- Notes: Although titled “Yotsuya,” typically known as an urban Tokyo district, this print evokes a bygone era when thatched 民宿 (guest houses) dotted the countryside. Okuyama’s sōsaku-hanga captures a moment of rustic tranquility beneath a heavy winter snowfall. A beautiful piece.
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