1964 Signed Woodblock Print “Path in a Grove” by Inagaki Toshijiro

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A refined black-and-white woodblock print depicting a winding path through a bamboo grove, rendered in bold silhouette against a pale … Read more A refined black-and-white woodblock print depicting a winding path through a bamboo grove, rendered in bold silhouette against a pale ground. Tall, slender stalks rise rhythmically across the composition, their foliage overlapping in layered bands that create depth without perspective tricks. The path curves gently through the forest, implied rather than described, inviting the eye to move slowly across the surface.

Originally designed by Inagaki Toshijiro, a leading figure in 20th-century Japanese modernist printmaking, this work exemplifies his mature style: reduced forms, strong contrast, and a deep sensitivity to natural structure. The composition feels both graphic and meditative, balancing modern abstraction with traditional Japanese reverence for landscape.

This impression was published posthumously in 1964 by Mikumo Mokuhangasha and printed by master printer Kurose Isao, following established Japanese woodblock practice. It is signed and numbered by the publisher, from a limited edition of 700 (this example #162).

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Artist: Inagaki Toshijiro
Title: Path in a Grove
Date: 1964 (published posthumously)
Medium: Traditional Japanese woodblock print on paper
Publisher: Mikumo Mokuhangasha
Printer: Kurose Isao
Edition: Signed and numbered, #162 of 700
Signature: Publisher’s signature and seal, lower margin
Color Palette: Black and white
Subject: Bamboo grove with a winding path
Style: Japanese Modern / Sōsaku-hanga
Country of Origin: Japan
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; strong impressions with clean margins

Framing: Framed (can be sold framed or unframed, depending on your preference)

A striking work that reads equally as fine art and as a design object — ideal for minimalist, Japanese modern, or architectural interiors. See less