Title: 面河渓の秋 (Autumn at Omogo Gorge). Ed. Artist Proof.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Published 1978.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx W: 63.00cm x H: 48.50cm. (Image Approx: W: 55.00cm x H: 39.75cm).
Condition: A wonderful piece given age - beautiful condition. Bold vibrant colours with no notable marks or blemishes. Paper clean & intact - likely stored over the years, & one of Kitaoka’s relatively larger works. “Fumio Kitaoka” paper watermark to upper margin. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A tremendous print capturing Omogo Gorge (面河渓) in all its magnificent autumn greenery. Borne from the snow & rainfalls off Mt Ishizuchi (石鎚山); crystal clear waters of the Omogo River (面河川) have carved spectacular waterfalls & ravines - its beautiful fast flowing waters forming the Omogo Gorge, one of Shikoku’s most celebrated national scenic spots for its untouched natural beauty & access to river watersports.
Title: 面河渓の秋 (Autumn at Omogo Gorge). Ed. Artist Proof.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Published 1978.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx W: 63.00cm x H: 48.50cm. (Image Approx: W: 55.00cm x H: 39.75cm).
Condition: A wonderful piece given age - beautiful condition. Bold vibrant colours with no notable marks or blemishes. Paper clean & intact - likely stored over the years, & one of Kitaoka’s relatively larger works. “Fumio Kitaoka” paper watermark to upper margin. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A tremendous print capturing Omogo Gorge (面河渓) in all its magnificent autumn greenery. Borne from the snow & rainfalls off Mt Ishizuchi (石鎚山); crystal clear waters of the Omogo River (面河川) have carved spectacular waterfalls & ravines - its beautiful fast flowing waters forming the Omogo Gorge, one of Shikoku’s most celebrated national scenic spots for its untouched natural beauty & access to river watersports.
Drone shot of Omogo Valley, a nationally designated scenic spot [Kumakogen Town, Ehime Prefecture] | 猛LION | 14/11/2021.
