Minakuchi station from the Tokaido series captures one of the road's quieter stops, allowing Sekino's atmospheric printmaking to shine. As part of the series he considered his life's greatest achievement, each station holds a special place in his oeuvre. Values fall between $300-$1,200, with the artist's signature and edition number authenticating each impression.
One of the undated prints from Sekino's Tokaido series, Minakuchi was a post-town in Ōmi Province (today Shiga Prefecture) known for its local production of hemp and its annual cucumber festival. Sekino's station prints without dates likely belong to the earlier 1950s phase of the series, when he was establishing the compositional approach he would refine and update through later revisitations of individual stations.
1932
Color woodblock print; oban
c. 1833/34
Color woodblock print; oban
c. 1833/34
Color woodblock print; oban
1935
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Minakuchi, from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Yes — Minakuchi, from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido is part of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series (print 43 of 55) by Jun'ichiro Sekino.
Minakuchi, from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Minakuchi, from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido depicts tōkaidō and travel scenes.
