Haku Maki Woodblock Print on Paper "76-33 (Commonplace)"

Item Details

A woodblock print titled 76-33 (Commonplace) by Japanese artist Haku Maki (巻白, 1924-2000). This print depicts a calligraphic style image with a white circle placed in the center of a black field. Numbered 168 out of an edition of 202 to the lower left and titled to the center margin in graphite. This piece is hand signed to the lower right on the print in white with a red seal as well as in graphite below the image. Presented behind glass in a modern composite black frame.

Haku Maki was born in the Ibaraki Prefecture of Japan and is known for this wood and cement block relief prints. Maki is prominently known for his use of kanji and stylized calligraphy to created a bold statement. When creating his prints Maki would work wet cement onto in woodblocks to create new textures. Late in life, he began to focus on smaller works, with persimmons and other fruit, teacups, bowls, and bottles. While using his cement technique this would create a three-dimensional appearance. Maki was one of ten artists chosen for James Michener’s 1968 book, The Modern Japanese Print— An Appreciation. The book was launched at the same time as an exhibition of eighty-five different Maki prints from all periods. His work is housed in museums across the world including Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, British Museum, London, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cincinnati Art Museum to name a few.

Condition

- some scuffs to frame; foxing is present to white border of paper.

Dimensions

- measures in frame; place size: 7.50" W x 9.50" H.

Item #

17DET010-359