"Uwajima Bay (Dozaki) 宇和島湾 (堂崎)" - Large Work - Saburo MIYATA 宮田三郎 (b 1924) - Japan

Technique: Original Japanese woodblock print
Artist: Saburo MIYATA 宮田三郎 (b 1924)
Title: "Uwajima Bay (Dōzaki) 宇和島湾 (堂崎)"
One of 100 limited edition
Year: Around 1975

Dōzaki is a headland located in Uwajima Bay, Ehime Prefecture. It is a scenic spot rich in natural beauty and steeped in historical legends of the Taira clan.
The work is charming, with its distinctive use of colors and composition that is characteristic of Miyata, giving it a folk art-like yet pop and contemporary impression.

Conditions: Very good conditions, slight defects please see photos.

Dimensions:
Paper size: 390 x 512 mm
Imagine size: about 280 x 405 mm

Saburo MIYATA (1924-2013)
A Japanese printmaker who has been awarded a national medal. Known for his hand-cut woodblock prints of landscapes, many of his works depict Japan's famous peaks and seaside scenes with powerful forms and vibrant colors. Representative motifs include Mount Fuji, Sakurajima, Karuizawa, and Sado, all characterized by simple yet striking designs.
Miyata continued to create energetically from the post-war period through his later years, and is an artist who enjoys enduring popularity among collectors.

1924: Born in Miima Village, Nagano Prefecture.
1947: Graduated from Nagano Normal School (now the Faculty of Education, Shinshu University). Became a teacher, but retired due to illness.
1950–1960: Began creative activities.
1970–1984: Traveled throughout Japan and produced 425 woodblock prints depicting major landscapes.
1984: Awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal (Kunju Hosho).
Continued creative work and held numerous solo exhibitions.
2013: Passed away (aged 89).

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