Japanese Woodblock Print by Iwao Akiyama “Aoi Yama” 1979 Signed Santoka Taneda

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Japanese Woodblock Print by Iwao Akiyama “Aoi Yama” 1979 Signed Santoka Taneda UE66

Description 

This is an original Japanese woodblock print titled “Aoi Yama (Blue Mountain)” by Iwao Akiyama (秋山巌, 1921–2014), a renowned printmaker known for his bold and expressive works inspired by Zen and haiku poetry.
This piece, created in 1979, features a powerful image of Fudo Myo-o (Acala) and includes the calligraphy of a haiku by the poet Santoka Taneda (1882–1940), whose free-verse style deeply influenced Akiyama’s art.
Edition numbered 135/200, hand-signed by the artist in pencil.
The work shows Akiyama’s signature dynamic contrasts of black and red tones and embodies a profound sense of spiritual energy and human emotion.

Features

• Artist: Iwao Akiyama (秋山巌, 1921–2014)

• Title: "Aoi Yama" (Blue Mountain)

• Year: 1979

• Medium: Original woodblock print on washi paper

• Edition: Limited edition, No.135/200

• Signed and sealed by the artist

• Includes calligraphy of Santoka Taneda’s haiku

• Frame included

Uses
Ideal for display in a Japanese art collection, Zen interior, or gallery exhibition.
A fine example of modern Japanese printmaking that bridges traditional Buddhist iconography with contemporary expression.

Size (Frame included)
Length: 56.5cm / approx. 22.2 inches
Width: 46cm / approx. 18.1 inches
Weight: 1270g

Condition
Used. There are small scratches on the wooden frame.
The print itself remains in good condition with vivid colors and no major damage.

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Iwao Akiyama
Iwao Akiyama is a Japanese printmaker, born in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. After graduating from the Pacific School of Fine Arts in 1953, he studied under Shiko Munakata, Teijiro Fuse, and Shigejiro Sakamoto. Later, he studied folklore, Buddhism, haiku poetry, ceramics, sculpture, and ink painting on his own. Since 1966, he has been invited to exhibit his works at the CWAJ Contemporary Print Exhibition sponsored by the United States Embassy in Japan.

Collections

• British Museum

• Cincinnati Art Museum

• National Gallery of Victoria

• National Museum of Scotland

• Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art

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