Tomikichiro Tokuriki, "Nawa Shrine, Tottori"

Nawa Shrine in Tottori is shown in a fierce snowstorm. In the background a lone figure braves the snowfall. A beautiful design marvelously printed that conveys the quiet and calmness of snow.

Series: Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks
Date: 1940
Size: Oban (approx. 10” x 15”)
Edition: Later edition (c. 1950s)
Publisher: Uchida Bijutsu Shoten
Condition: Excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut

Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-1999) created his 36 Views of Mount Fuji from 1939-1940, which is now considered his masterpiece series of woodblock prints. The prints are an homage to Katsushika Hokusai’s series, 100 years before Tokuriki’s time.