Zodiac Series of Erotica: Ox

Date:: Showa - Contemporary 1970's
Medium:: Woodblock print
Format:: Oban
Source:: robynbuntin

Typical Price

Rare Zodiac Series of Erotica print in excellent condition: $300–$800
Good condition example from unusual series: $150–$400
Standard impression: $80–$200

Description

The Ox — second sign of the zodiac, associated with diligence, patience, and strength — is rendered in Karhu's Zodiac Erotica series as a woodblock print, the animal's massive, deliberate form creating a grounding physical presence within the erotic composition. The Ox's association with agricultural labor and steady endurance gives the print a different emotional register than the more dynamic Zodiac animals — there is a patience and solidity to the composition that matches the sign's character.