Resting Man
- Date:
- 1963
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 31 × 26.7 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
The 1963 Resting Man continues Azechi's attention to the moments of pause within the mountain experience—the figure in rest that preceded, accompanied, and followed the strenuous acts of climbing. His resting figures were not passive but actively recovering, the body's stillness a preparation for the next effort. The 1963 date places this in his most productive mature period, when his bold simplified style had achieved its most confident expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Resting Man was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎) in 1963.
Resting Man depicts landscapes, figures, and mountains.
Resting Man measures 31 × 26.7 cm.