Gan Kaeru(雁帰る) - Iwao Akiyama(秋山巌) - Japan

【Description】

これは、日本の作家秋山巌生の木版画「 Gan Kaeru（Wild Geese Returning）」です。

厚みのある、質感豊かな和紙に印刷されており、手工の温かみと秋山の素朴で力強いナイーブアート風の素材感が特徴です。

構図の上部には小さな一群の野鳥のガンが空を飛ぶ様子が描かれ、中央には黒いシルエットのフクロウが力強く表現されています。

紙に含まれる天然繊維は作品全体に見られ、和紙の手づくり感と作品の手仕事的な性格を一層高めています。

フクロウの目には赤い絵の具の小さな点が二つ施され、モノクロームの構図の中に鮮烈なアクセントを作り出しています。

静かな構図の中で、フクロウの存在と野鳥の飛翔が詩的な雰囲気と、秋山巌生の作品に特有の余韻を生み出しています。日本の木版画収集家、フクロウをモチーフにした美術作品、民藝的な表現を好むコレクターに特にお勧めです。

本作は10/100と番号が付され、作家自身が鉛筆で手署名しています。署名横には彼の赤い印章も捺されています。

【Specifications】

Artist: Iwao Akiyama

Title: Gan Kaeru (Wild Geese Returning)

Technique: Woodblock print on Japanese paper

Edition: 10/100

Signature: Hand-signed in pencil, with the artist’s red seal

Year of creation: 1979

【Size】

Paper size: 33 cm × 33 cm

Frame dimensions: approx. 57 cm (W) × 45 cm (H)

Framed: Yes, natural wood frame with grey mat

Total weight (framed): approx. 2,000 g

【Condition】

The work shows only very minor age-related changes, but there is no major damage or loss.

The natural fibre texture and small inclusions characteristic of washi paper are visible, giving the work the warmth of handcraft.

The frame and mat are also in good overall condition.

The piece is framed and ready to display.

Please refer to the photos for details.

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