Iris (Rainbow); Playground (I)

Medium:: Two color woodcuts (the first with embossing)
Image courtesy of: Artsy

Description

In "Iris (Rainbow); Playground," Hideo Hagiwara presents a contemplative woodblock that draws the viewer into the landscape.

The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iris (Rainbow); Playground (I) was created by Hideo Hagiwara (萩原英雄).

Iris (Rainbow); Playground (I) depicts birds & flowers and landscapes.