Capricorn, from the Zodiac Series, Shôwa period, circa 1973

Dated circa 1973 in the Shôwa period, this Capricorn print belongs to one of Kurosaki's most coherent thematic series. The Zodiac prints function collectively as an exercise in symbolic translation: Western astrological iconography, conventionally rendered through figurative constellation imagery, is systematically reconstituted in the geometric abstract vocabulary of Japanese modernist printmaking. Capricorn's associations with discipline, measured progress, and structural persistence align naturally with Kurosaki's methodical approach to the woodblock medium. The composition likely employs ascending vertical elements within a tightly organized field, printed in controlled color layers that demonstrate the precision of his carving and registration. The circa 1973 dating coincides with Kurosaki's peak international print activity, with this series appearing in major biennials and institutional collections.