Stone Mason
石工
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Depicting a stone mason (ishiku) shaping rock with hammer and chisel, this Occupations print celebrates one of humanity's oldest building trades. Wada published these documentary portraits through Watanabe during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lifetime editions typically sell for $500-$1,000, while posthumous reprints are among the most affordable shin-hanga at $200-$500.
Description
A stone mason shaping blocks for walls and foundations, demonstrating the precision of this ancient craft.
