Title: 車の町(トヨタ) Car Town (Toyota). Ed.67/200.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Published 1985.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx W: 47.00cm x H: 37.50cm. (Image Size: W: 41.00cm x H: 31.00cm).
Condition: Good. Clean image face - no marks or blemishes. Slight general browning to paper & outer margin edge. No previous evidence of prior mounting/framing. Well stored. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A fun and particularly interesting print of Toyota City by Fumio Kitaoka. A moment captured in time - Toyota MR2! Toyota City (豊田市) was officially renamed in 1959, drawing its name from its primary economic force, Toyota Motor Corporation, the renowned vehicle manufacturer. Before this change, the city was recognized as Koromo (挙母市). Today, it continues to stand as a significant hub for the automotive industry, hosting the Toyota Corporation headquarters. The city's character is tied to the vast global influence and rich historical heritage of this industry giant.
Visit Toyota City: Toyota City Official Travel Site | Aichi | Japan | https://www.tourismtoyota.jp/en/
Article: There’s More Driving Toyota City Than Just Cars | The New York Times | 12/09/2019 | Allan Richarz
Title: 車の町(トヨタ) Car Town (Toyota). Ed.67/200.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Published 1985.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx W: 47.00cm x H: 37.50cm. (Image Size: W: 41.00cm x H: 31.00cm).
Condition: Good. Clean image face - no marks or blemishes. Slight general browning to paper & outer margin edge. No previous evidence of prior mounting/framing. Well stored. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A fun and particularly interesting print of Toyota City by Fumio Kitaoka. A moment captured in time - Toyota MR2! Toyota City (豊田市) was officially renamed in 1959, drawing its name from its primary economic force, Toyota Motor Corporation, the renowned vehicle manufacturer. Before this change, the city was recognized as Koromo (挙母市). Today, it continues to stand as a significant hub for the automotive industry, hosting the Toyota Corporation headquarters. The city's character is tied to the vast global influence and rich historical heritage of this industry giant.
Visit Toyota City: Toyota City Official Travel Site | Aichi | Japan | https://www.tourismtoyota.jp/en/
Article: There’s More Driving Toyota City Than Just Cars | The New York Times | 12/09/2019 | Allan Richarz
Enjoy Japan's culture | Toyota City | Japan | Toyota City Official | https://www.youtube.com/@toyotashikouhou
