Surface of the Earth A
by Fumio Fujita
- Date:
- 1967
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 37.5 × 27.3 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
by Fumio Fujita
$500–$4,000. Common prints: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Fujita's contemplative prints appeal to collectors of contemporary Japanese printmaking.
Surface of the Earth A, a 1967 woodblock print with ink and color on paper, is among Fujita's earlier documented works and reveals his engagement with the fundamental terrain of the landscape — not its vegetation or structures but the earth itself, its topography and texture. The title's geological directness — "surface of the earth" — suggests an interest in the landscape as physical reality rather than scenic subject. The "A" designation indicates this was the first in a planned series, though whether subsequent versions were made is uncertain.
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Color woodblock print; oban
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n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Surface of the Earth A was created by Fumio Fujita (藤田不美夫) in 1967.
Surface of the Earth A depicts landscapes and abstract.
Surface of the Earth A measures 37.5 × 27.3 cm.
