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OKUYAMA Gihachiro . (?) – Great Buddha of Kamakura. Woodblock print (mokuhanga) – Shin Hanga. Kyoto Hanga-in , Shinagawa Kaede. Oban tate-e – 41.0 × 29.5 cm (16.1 × 11.6 inches). Signed “Gihachiro” in the lower left area of the image; publisher’s mark in the lower left margin. Impression & Colors: Very good impression with excellent to very good colours. The deep indigo and violet tones of the twilight sky are rich and beautifully graduated, transitioning seamlessly from warm golden clouds at the top to the profound darkness surrounding the Buddha. The verdigris greens and grey-blues of the bronze statue are subtly modulated, and the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms at right provides a striking accent. Notably, the clouds feature fine embossing. , adding a three-dimensional quality that enhances the atmospheric depth of the scene. Some light toning and minor wear to the margins. The thick washi paper is intact with no significant losses, tears, or restoration. The Great Buddha at Twilight. This atmospheric composition presents Japan’s most iconic Buddhist monument – the Great Buddha. Of Kotoku-in temple in Kamakura – bathed in the ethereal light of dusk. The monumental bronze Amida Buddha, cast in 1252 and standing over thirteen metres tall, sits in serene meditation as the sky behind transitions from warm golden clouds to deep indigo night. Okuyama captures the statue with striking sensitivity: the soft verdigris patina of centuries-old bronze, the gentle folds of the monastic robe, and the contemplative expression of the face are all rendered through masterful colour gradation and precise carving. The composition draws the viewer upward along a pathway of stone steps, past small human figures who provide a vivid sense of the statue’s immense scale. At left, a multi-tiered stone pagoda and lush foliage frame the scene, while at right a delicate cherry tree in full bloom adds a note of ephemeral beauty – a poignant contrast to the Buddha’s eternal repose. The deep nocturnal palette, punctuated by small spots of vivid colour in the visitors’ clothing, creates a mood of profound stillness and reverence. Clouds are a particularly fine touch, adding subtle dimensionality to the darkening sky. Okuyama Gihachiro: Bridging Two Print Traditions. Born in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture, he trained under Kosaka Gajin and Ishii Kendo, acquiring deep expertise in both modern creative printmaking and the classical traditions of ukiyo-e. Uniquely among his contemporaries, Okuyama moved fluidly between the shin-hanga and sosaku-hanga movements – producing evocative, richly coloured landscape prints in the collaborative shin-hanga tradition alongside more experimental, personally carved works in the sosaku-hanga spirit. This print was published by the Kyoto Hanga-in (Kyoto Print Institute), one of the distinguished shin-hanga publishers of the postwar period. The print exemplifies the finest qualities of the shin-hanga tradition: the harmonious collaboration between artist-designer, skilled block carver, and master printer produces results of extraordinary refinement – from the seamless. Gradations of the twilight sky to the subtle embossing of the clouds. Okuyama’s background in commercial design lends his compositions a striking graphic clarity, while his deep study of traditional printmaking technique ensures the atmospheric subtlety and emotional depth that characterise the best shin-hanga landscape prints.

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This vintage piece, produced during the 1950s-1960s, features a serene snow-covered mountain landscape in a minimalist grayscale palette – a hallmark of Okuyama’s architectural and atmospheric style. The piece is hand-printed using traditional woodblock techniques, with visible bokashi shading and the artist’s original hexagonal seal in the lower corner. Framed under mat with its original vintage mounting board, this is a genuine Showa period edition, not a reproduction. Medium: Traditional woodblock print. Dimensions: 11″ x 8.5″ framed, 7″ x 4.5″. Generation/Era: Vintage, Showa period (1950s-60s). Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light toning to mat, consistent with age. Seal: Artist’s original printed seal in lower corner. Frame: Vintage frame with mat. Why It’s Special. ? Signed & sealed by the artist?? Japanese woodblock from the mid-20th century?? Original paper with visible print texture?? Display-ready in its original vintage frame?? Collectible piece from the Shin Hanga movement.

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I opened the frame to give you better pictures. Item come from an Estate Sale. Make me an offer! We sell mostly unique antique and vintage items. Except some minor evidence of use, aging or imperfect items, to help with the description as every detail may not be caught. Please use the photos to help judge unsure in any way please ask. The standards are typically not included unless otherwise specified.

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Vintage Gihachiro Okuyama woodblock print. Framed in a complimentary silver bamboo frame and grey mat. Yagiri-no-Watashi is one of the ferries established as ferries floating across Edo-gawa River by the Tokugawa Shogunate in the early Edo Period (1603 – 1868). It is the only human-powered ferry left in Tokyo. FROM WIKIPEDIA: Gihachiro Okuyama was born in the city of Sagae, Yamagata. In the Tohoku region, on February 17, 1907. He began as a commercial artist, creating advertising art for many different companies and establishing his own advertising company in 1931. He created successful commercial art for the Japan Wool Company and Nikka Whiskey. Okuyama studied printmaking with Gajin Kosaka beginning in 1923, as well as with noted artist Kendo Ishii, and began exhibiting prints with the Nihon Sosaku Hanga Association in 1927. During World War ll, he was a member of the Nihon Hanga Hokokai, an organization created to ensure access to production materials for hanga artists during the war. After the end of the war, he created the Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho to develop an avenue for hanga artists to publish and market their works. Print is 9″ x 4.5″. With frame, 12.75″ x 8.25″.

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Japanese Woodblock Print “The Great Buddha In Kamakura”. By Gihachiro Okuyama (1907 – 1981). Date: 1950′ to 1960’s Size: about 16 x 11.75 inches. Please read before ordering. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. Thank you for your understanding. International Buyers Please Note.

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Thank you for viewing our listings of Japanese woodblock prints and related items. This listing is for one Japanese woodblock print by the remarkable artist Gihachiro Okuyama – theme of rural courtyard. Dates to 1960s and is representative of Gihachiro’s colors snd landscape works. See last image for measurements – sheet approx 10″ x 19″.

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Hi, and thanks for looking! This listing is for a print by the artist Okuyama Gihachiro, the title is “Hosona Ski Ground “. The print image is 17.5 inches wide and and 11.25 inches high. Overall size is about 19″ x 12.5″ Condition is as shown, some browning and spots, minor wrinkles, etc. Looks like it was framed at one time. If you have any questions, just ask! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Prints, Paintings & Posters”. The seller is “newriveronlineauctions” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Culture: Japanese
• Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

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WOODBLOCK WITH GAUFFRAGE DETAIL, SIGNED IN PENCIL ON THE BOTTOM MARGIN, WITH JAPANESE NOTATIONS ON RIGHT MARGIN, SEALED ON THE IMAGE, THE REFERENCE FOUND FOR THIS PRINT IS THAT IT IS. MOUNT ASHIDAKE IN HOKKAIDO AND c 1950. 19″ x 9 3/4″. FOXING ESPECIALLY ON THE BACK, LIGHT CREASES, TWO SMALL THIN PATCHES ON THE BACK WHERE TAPE WAS REMOVED. PLEASE DO NOT PAY BEFORE RECEIVING AN INVOICE. The item “JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY OKUYAMA GIHACHIRO” is in sale since Sunday, February 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “klaradeloon” and is located in Lambertville, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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Goddess of mercy in Ofuna /. Original woodblock print published by Kyoto Hanga-in in 1960’s. Publisher seal is on the left bottom margin. 16.25 x 11.5 inches include margins. Please read before ordering. On the faster side during off peak traveling seasons and slower and more unpredictable during high traveling seasons. Thank you for your understanding. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. International Buyers Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “Gihachiro Okuyama Original JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT Goddess of mercy in Ofuna” is in sale since Tuesday, May 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “edokura” and is located in Chiba. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Color: Multi-Color
• Type: Hand carved and printed Japanese woodblock print
• Primary Material: Washi Paper
• Age: 1960’s
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Size: Oban Large size
• Maker: Kyoto Hanga-In
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original

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Signed Gihachiro Okuyama Artwork Japanese Woodblock Print in Black and Grey Planting a Rice Field Pencil Signed and Titled Dimensions: 19″ Wide x 9.5″ Tall Condition: Very good vintage condition original Japanese woodblock print. Paper is free from major issues including staining or tears. Paper shows some light toning. Please be sure to check the detailed listing images to determine the condition for yourself. The item “Signed Gihachiro Okuyama Rice Field Planting Japanese Woodblock Print 19 x 9.5″ is in sale since Saturday, February 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “manhattan.beach.antiques” and is located in Manhattan Beach, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Monaco, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Color: Black and White
• Maker: Gihachiro Okuyama
• Primary Material: Paper
• Age: 1900-1940
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Type: Woodnblock Print

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