Ito Takashi, "Sunset at Mount Ontake"

Mount Ontake is Japan's second largest volcano located West of Nagoya. In this woodblock print by Ito Takashi, Mount Ontake is seen from Kiso Province at sunset. A very rare and early work by Ito Takashi.

Date: 1932
Size: Chuban (approx. 9.5" x 7")
First-edition (seal C)
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: Excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 20" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut

Ito Takashi (1894-1982) is one of the many artists who published woodblock prints with Watanabe Shozaburo who has gained prominence in recent times for his idyllic landscapes. Takashi was a not a prolific woodblock print artist, but his works have proven to be popular and timeless.