Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print
Katsuyuki Nishijima’s woodblock print “大原の桜” (Cherry Blossom in Ōhara) depicts a beautiful spring scene: minka farmhouses line a country lane, as sakura trees erupt in white blossoms against verdant hills and a pastel sky. A wonderful piece capturing rural Ōhara’s timeless beauty. 🌸🏡
- Year & Edition: Ed. of 500 (signed & titled in pencil).
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet W: 43.50 cm × H: 31.50 cm; Image W: 37.75 cm × H: 25.75 cm.
- Condition: Studio-fresh.
- Notes: Minka are traditional Japanese farmhouses or townhouses built of wood, thatch and earthen walls. Ōhara, north of Kyoto, is famed for its preserved minka and seasonal cherry blossoms.
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