Gihachiro Okuyama’s mid-century Woodblock “姫路城 (Himeji Castle)” presents the iconic White Heron Castle rising above its stone walls, framed by delicate cherry blossom branches and the stark silhouettes of its multi-tiered keeps. The vantage from below accentuates the castle’s graceful curves and elegant rooflines, evoking both its defensive might and its poetic beauty in spring bloom. 🌸⛩️
- Year & Edition: Signed and titled in pencil to margins; “Gihachi” seal lower right.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 13.50 cm × W: 19.50 cm.
- Condition: Excellent; sharp, clean image face with evidence of previous verso mounting.
- Notes: Himeji Castle (姫路城), known as Shirasagi-jo or “White Heron Castle,” is a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its pristine white plaster walls and intricate Edo-period architecture. Okuyama captured multiple views of this majestic fortress, but this particular print stands out for its interplay of seasonal blossoms and architectural grandeur.
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