Vue de l’hôtel, Kyoto (Hotel View, Kyoto); and L’Hôtel Fujita à Kyoto (The Hotel Fujita in Kyoto), from Le Voyage au Japon (The Journey to Japan)

These two lithographs by Bernard Buffet capture the austere architectural presence of Kyoto's Hotel Fujita through his signature stark, linear style, rendered with bold, expressive lines that convey both the modernity and quietude of the setting. Part of the celebrated portfolio *Le Voyage au Japon*, these works reflect Buffet's fascination with Japan during his travels, translating the country's visual culture through his distinctly Western, melancholic aesthetic. Rare artist's proofs numbered outside the primary edition of 80, these impressions bear Buffet's pencil signature and "E.A" annotation, affirming their exceptional status within this highly regarded series published by Éditions A.C. Mazo, Paris.