A Volcanic Mountain
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A deep red, twin-peaked volcanic mountain rises against a solid blue sky, with a small white puff of cloud or smoke drifting above its summit. In front lie rounded brown foothills and a teal-green ridge lined with small dark vertical marks, descending to a broad mustard-yellow foreground field; a round red seal appears in the lower right corner. The print is built from flat, bold blocks of color with no shading or fine detail, giving the scene a simplified, graphic quality. "A Volcanic Mountain," woodblock print by Umetaro Azechi, year unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Volcanic Mountain was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎).
A Volcanic Mountain depicts landscapes and mountains.