$500–$5,000. Common mountain prints: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Azechi's cheerful mountain prints have consistent demand. Larger and more complex compositions are most valued.
The Showa-period Farmhouse from 1951 depicts the rural architectural type that defined the landscapes Azechi knew best—the wooden farmhouse of the mountain village, its steep thatched or metal roof engineered for heavy snow loads, its small windows conceding to winter's demands. The farmhouse as subject located his mountain world in the permanent habitation of those who lived in the high valleys year-round, rather than the temporary occupation of the climber passing through. The building's geometry suited his bold, simplified style.
1944 (printed c. 1950 from recut block?)
Color woodblock print; oban
1944 (printed c. 1950 from recut block?)
Color woodblock print; oban
1945
Color woodblock print
1961
Color woodblock print; edition 10/100
Noka no aki (Miyagi ken Ayashi
1946
Color woodblock print
Woodblock print
1956
Color woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Farmhouse, Shôwa period, dated 1951 was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎).
Farmhouse, Shôwa period, dated 1951 depicts village scenes.