![Untitled [mountains, village, and boater] by Amano Kazumi — Japanese Woodblock print, ink on paper, late 1950s](https://1.api.artsmia.org/800/135701.jpg)
Untitled [mountains, village, and boater]
by Amano Kazumi
- Date:
- late 1950s
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink on paper
- Dimensions:
- 44.8 × 60.3 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
by Amano Kazumi
$300–$2,500. Common prints: $300–$800. Key value factors: Amano's sosaku-hanga prints are modestly priced. Bold, well-preserved abstract works are most valued.
"Untitled [mountains, village, and boater]" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) / contemporary print by Amano Kazumi, created during the contemporary. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.
Amano Kazumi approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of printmaking, where the grain of the material, the pressure of the tool, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. His work explores the relationship between form, color, and the unique qualities of the woodblock medium.
As a sosaku-hanga work — designed, carved, and printed entirely by the artist's own hand — this print embodies the creative philosophy that the printmaker's personal expression should permeate every stage of production, from concept to finished impression.
This print represents Amano Kazumi's contribution to the sosaku-hanga / contemporary tradition during the contemporary. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Untitled [mountains, village, and boater] was created by Amano Kazumi (天野和美) in late 1950s.
Untitled [mountains, village, and boater] depicts landscapes and village scenes.
Untitled [mountains, village, and boater] measures 44.8 × 60.3 cm.
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