Rare 1950 Midcentury Japanese Woodblock Print by Mori Masamoto Oiwake in Asama

Rare 1950 Midcentury Japanese Woodblock Print by Mori Masamoto Oiwake in Asama

Rare 1950 Midcentury Japanese Woodblock Print by Mori Masamoto Oiwake in Asama

Rare 1950 Midcentury Japanese Woodblock Print by Mori Masamoto Oiwake in Asama

Rare 1950 Midcentury Japanese Woodblock Print by Mori Masamoto Oiwake in Asama

Up for sale is this beautiful woodblock print, “Oiwake in Asama” by the difficult-to-find print artist, Mori Masamoto b. Masamoto designed several landscape prints for Adachi Publishing in the 1950s. He was known for wonderful attention to detail and a subdued palette of colors. Woodblock prints by Masamoto are quite rare and hardly ever seen on the market. This print, “Oiwake in Asama” depicts Mt. I really like the spidery black tree in the foreground shaping the view of the mountain. This print dates to 1950. It is nicely framed in a simple natural wood frame under glass. Have not examined outside the frame. Print is in very good condition, from what I can see. There does appear to be a minor amount of waviness under the glass, but no other issues noticed. Frame has a number of small dings and scuffs. Measurements: Print measures approximately 17.125 inches wide x 13.125 inches high 16.5 inches wide x 12 inches high (sight). The frame measures 21.5 inches wide x 17.5 inches high. If the item is not paid for within this time frame, an unpaid item case will be opened. More pictures available on request. Please note that this item is not accompanied by a certificate of authenticity or any other source verifying its authenticity.