Zodiac Series of Erotica: Rabbit
- Date:
- Showa - Contemporary 1970's
- Medium:
- Drawing
- Source:
- robynbuntin
Description
The Rabbit — fourth sign of the zodiac, associated with gentleness, sensitivity, and quiet grace — appears as a drawing in Karhu's 1970s erotic series, its association with feminine qualities in East Asian tradition informing the composition's more delicate approach. The Rabbit is traditionally the most refined of the zodiac animals, and Karhu's treatment reflects this, the drawing's line quality lighter and more nuanced than the more assertive animal signs. The erotic subject matter is handled with corresponding lightness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zodiac Series of Erotica: Rabbit was created by Clifton Karhu in Showa - Contemporary 1970's.
Zodiac Series of Erotica: Rabbit depicts shunga and animals.