Title: 四国の山 (瓶ヶ森) (Mountains of Shikoku (Kamegamori)). Artist Proof.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Dated 1978.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Sheet Approx: H:48.50cm x W:63.25cm (Image: H:39.50cm x W:54.75cm).
Condition: Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Fumio Kitaoka’s print of Kamegamori (瓶ヶ森), part of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range in Shikoku, highlights the rugged natural beauty of the area. The mountain, located in Ehime Prefecture, is known for its steep rock faces and frequent sea of clouds that blanket the landscape. While not part of the famous 88-temple pilgrimage (四国八十八ヶ所巡礼) associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), Kamegamori is part of Shikoku's broader spiritual and natural heritage. Kitaoka’s work captures the stark, atmosphere of the mountain - reflecting the region’s significance in both its natural splendor and historical role in Japanese religious culture.
Title: 四国の山 (瓶ヶ森) (Mountains of Shikoku (Kamegamori)). Artist Proof.
Artist: Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & dated in Pencil. Dated 1978.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Sheet Approx: H:48.50cm x W:63.25cm (Image: H:39.50cm x W:54.75cm).
Condition: Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Fumio Kitaoka’s print of Kamegamori (瓶ヶ森), part of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range in Shikoku, highlights the rugged natural beauty of the area. The mountain, located in Ehime Prefecture, is known for its steep rock faces and frequent sea of clouds that blanket the landscape. While not part of the famous 88-temple pilgrimage (四国八十八ヶ所巡礼) associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), Kamegamori is part of Shikoku's broader spiritual and natural heritage. Kitaoka’s work captures the stark, atmosphere of the mountain - reflecting the region’s significance in both its natural splendor and historical role in Japanese religious culture.
