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Offering, Black

1962
(Japanese, 1926–1995)
Japan
woodcut
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ward 1981.103
Location: not on view
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Unlike his father, the shin-hanga artist Hiroshi Yoshida, Hodaka Yoshida preferred the modern artists Paul Klee and Joan Miro, producing abstract images from blocks that he carved and printed himself. However, he did follow his father’s example of experimenting with new techniques and maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
Vertically oriented print filled with splattered, abstract shapes. Two black-filled circles bisected by a streak of black dominate the page. Within the circles swirl streaks of darker black. Frenetic lines and black arcs protrude from and mostly obscure the circles as well as streaks of yellow-brown. The lower circle also has hints of muted purple. A misting of black ink in the background reveals a wood grain pattern.

Offering, Black

1962

Hodaka Yoshida

(Japanese, 1926–1995)
Japan

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