Tanaka Ryohei, "Hachiman Moat 2"

Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture is known for its rivers and canals that cut throughout the town. In this image, a small dock made of stone leads into a small neighborhood.

Date: 2005
Size: Approx. 4" x 4" (image); 8" x 8" paper
Edition: A.P. 10/10
Condition: Excellent

Tanaka Ryohei (1933-2019) achieved worldwide recognition for his intricately detailed etchings of rural Japan. Some of his most recognized compositions show farmhouses and the thatched-roofs that dominate Japan's countryside. And the fineness in the details of the trees he incorporates into his compositions adds to the allure of his works.