Gihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s Woodblock print “豊年踊り (Harvest Dance)” captures four straw-hatted dancers beating 太鼓 (“taiko” drums) in a jubilant folk ritual, their conical 笠 (“kasa”) hats and festive 法被 (“happi”) coats rendered in bold black-and-white contrast. A spirited tribute to Japan’s agrarian celebrations. 🥁🌾🎉
- Year & Edition: circa 1960-70s · Pencil-signed, self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺). Arist seal lower right.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.
- Condition: Beautiful; no marks or blemishes; paper clean & intact.
- Notes: Okuyama carved, printed, and signed this sōsaku-hanga himself, evoking the timeless joy of Japan’s harvest festivals. The dancers’ rhythmic movement and traditional attire celebrate the rural communities’ gratitude for 豊年 (a bountiful year), preserving an essential facet of Japan’s cultural heritage.
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