Portrait of Azechi Umetaro
畦地梅太郎像
- Date:
- 1950
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Onchi's portrait of fellow sosaku-hanga artist Azechi Umetaro is both a personal tribute and a masterful graphic study. The portrait series blends recognizable likeness with bold abstract patterning. Editions were small, typically under 30 impressions. Portraits of known artists fetch $2,500-$8,000, with art-historical significance adding value.
Description
Portrait of the younger sosaku-hanga artist Azechi Umetaro, one of Onchi's protégés. The simplified forms capture the sturdy, mountain-loving character of the fellow printmaker.
