![[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain] by Gen Yamaguchi — Japanese Woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper, 20th century](https://1.api.artsmia.org/800/135949.jpg)
[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain]
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper
- Dimensions:
- 91.1 × 50.8 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
$500–$4,000. Common prints: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Yamaguchi's contemplative, semi-abstract style has a niche following. Condition and impression quality are key factors.
"[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain]" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) print by Yamaguchi Gen, created during the Showa period. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the woodblock medium.
Yamaguchi Gen approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of woodblock printing, where the grain of the wood, the pressure of the [baren](/glossary/baren), and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. His prints combine sensitive observation of the natural world with a modern, expressive approach to form and color.
As a sosaku-hanga work — designed, carved, and printed entirely by the artist's own hand — this print embodies the creative philosophy that the printmaker's personal expression should permeate every stage of production, from concept to finished impression.
This print represents Yamaguchi Gen's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain] was created by Gen Yamaguchi (山口源) in 20th century.
[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain] depicts abstract.
[abstract composition with diagonal woodgrain] measures 91.1 × 50.8 cm.
