The Man Who Climbs Mountains
- Date:
- 1957
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; edition 20/50
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
The 1957 The Man Who Climbs Mountains, edition 20 of 50, gives Azechi's primary subject matter its most direct literary statement—not the mountain man in any particular act or attitude but the category of human being defined by the compulsive need to ascend. The edition number 20 suggests a mid-run impression, the block still in good condition, the ink depositing cleanly on the paper surface. The specific edition statement marks this print's place in the physical history of its making.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Man Who Climbs Mountains was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎) in 1957.
The Man Who Climbs Mountains depicts landscapes, figures, and mountains.