Midas, Shôwa period, dated 1965?

"Midas, Shôwa period, dated 1965?" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) print by Hideo Hagiwara, created during the Showa period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to abstract and poetry through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.

Hagiwara evolved from figurative subjects to powerful abstract compositions, using innovative techniques to create prints of extraordinary textural richness and emotional depth.

This print represents Hideo Hagiwara'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.