Zodiac Series of Erotica: Boar
- Date:
- 1970s
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- robynbuntin
Description
The Boar — twelfth sign of the Asian zodiac, associated with determination, sincerity, and generosity — appears in Karhu's erotic series in a composition that combines the animal's substantial physical presence with the frankly sensual subject matter of the series. Karhu's zodiac prints treat the twelve animals with equal graphic attention, each one an opportunity to find the visual character of the sign in the interaction between its animal identity and the erotic composition he constructs around it. The Boar's solidity makes it among the most physically assertive of the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zodiac Series of Erotica: Boar was created by Clifton Karhu in 1970s.
Zodiac Series of Erotica: Boar depicts shunga and animals.