Gihachiro Okuyama’s circa 1960-70s woodblock “下田の夜 (Shimoda at Night)” bathes the Inouzawa River and forested hills of Shimoda in soft moonlight. Silhouetted figures along the shore and the distant outline of 犬走島 (Inubashiri Island) evoke a peaceful coastal night at Japan’s Izu Peninsula tip. 🌙🌲
- Year & Edition: circa 1960-70s · Self-printed (奥山儀八郎自摺), artist seal lower right of image.
- Medium: Woodblock print.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 24.00 cm × W: 48.00 cm.
- Condition: A beautiful piece given age; no marks or blemishes; paper clean & intact.
- Notes: A beautiful print by Gihachiro Okuyama titled “下田の夜 (Shimoda at Night)”. Capturing the quiet beauty of a serene night in Shimoda, Okuyama depicts the 稲生沢川 Inouzawa River & Shimoda’s forested hills illuminated by a large, softly glowing moon. The eye is guided towards the distant coastline; silhouetted figures along the riverbank hint at human life, 犬走島 Inubashiri Island lit in the bay. Another fabulous piece capturing a quiet moment in Japan’s history - located on the southern tip of the Izu peninsula, Shimoda held immense historical significance as a pivotal site in Japan's transition to global engagement. *(Pencil Signed) - Of Okuyama’s rarer, larger-sized, pencil-signed edition.
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