Old Tree and Path of the Sun, Shôwa period, dated 1961

"Old Tree and Path of the Sun, Shôwa period, dated 1961" is a sosaku-hanga print by Fumio Kitaoka, created during the Showa period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to landscapes and cityscapes through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.

Kitaoka was known for his refined depictions of Japanese landscapes and cityscapes, combining modern abstract tendencies with traditional subject matter in a distinctly personal style.

This print represents Fumio Kitaoka's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.