Bird and Eye (Tori to gankyutai)
- Date:
- 1959
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; edition 4/50
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
$300–$2,500. Common prints: $300–$800. Key value factors: Fukita's colorful abstract prints are modestly priced. Bold compositions with vivid color are most valued.
"Bird and Eye" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) / contemporary nature study by Fukita Fumiaki, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This work belongs to the [kacho-e](/glossary/kacho-e) (bird-and-flower) tradition, one of the most celebrated genres in Japanese art.
Fukita Fumiaki brings characteristic sensitivity to this naturalistic subject, combining precise observation with poetic atmosphere. The composition balances the living subjects with their environment, creating a scene that feels both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant.
This print represents Fukita Fumiaki's contribution to the sosaku-hanga / contemporary tradition during the Showa and Heisei periods. 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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Bird and Eye (Tori to gankyutai) was created by Fukita Fumiaki (吹田文明) in 1959.
Bird and Eye (Tori to gankyutai) depicts birds & flowers.
