Mount Fuji Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print 46/50 by T.Sugano 1989

T. Sugano (b. 20th c.) — Winter Serenity: Mount Fuji’s Majestic Embrace, 1989

Signed and numbered “46/50” in pencil by the artist

Original framed edition, with packaging

H.40 × W.31 cm (15.75″ × 12.2″)

Overall framed depth: 1 cm (0.4″)

This is a striking Japanese-style woodblock print by T. Sugano, titled Winter Serenity: Mount Fuji’s Majestic Embrace (1989). Executed in restrained monochrome tones, the composition evokes both tranquility and grandeur — Mount Fuji’s snow-capped peak looms above a quiet village at rest, while sparse birch and fir forms accentuate the serene landscape.

The edition is limited to 50 impressions; this example is number 46/50, pencil-inscribed by the artist. It remains in excellent condition, housed in its original wooden frame and archival packaging, preserving the work’s authenticity and intent.

With dimensions of 40 × 31 × 1 cm (15.75″ × 12.2″ × 0.4″), the piece is perfectly scaled as an intimate yet impactful work of art, well suited for both Japanese print collections and contemporary interiors seeking a quiet focal point.

While detailed archival information on T. Sugano is relatively scarce in major print-catalogue databases, the work is listed in specialty vintage and Asian art listings (e.g. as “Mount Fuji Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print 46/50 by T. Sugano, 1989”). 

The aesthetic aligns with the continued tradition of Shin-hanga and Sōsaku-hanga (creative print) movements, which carried forward the Japanese print heritage into the 20th century, infusing traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. In that light, Winter Serenity may be viewed as a contemplative late-20th-century contribution to that lineage.

Collectors familiar with modern Japanese print genres will appreciate its combination of classic subject matter — Mount Fuji and seasonal landscape — with the subtle restraint and tonal control more common in modern printmaking.

Why Acquire This Piece?

Scarcity & Edition: With only 50 impressions produced, and this one being pencil-signed, the work is rare in the secondary market.

Timeless Motif: Mount Fuji remains one of the most iconic symbols in Japanese art; the snow-bound interpretation here adds a poetic seasonal dimension.

Original Framing & Packaging: The retention of the original frame and packaging substantially enhances its value and appeal to preservation-minded collectors.

Versatility: At its modest size, it can be displayed singularly or grouped among other Japanese prints without overwhelming a wall.

The print will be shipped insured overseas. Cost of insured transport to the US, Euro 95,00.

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