Yoroeru hito 18 鎧へる人 (A man in armour 18)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- British Museum
- Image courtesy of
- British Museum
Description
"Yoroeru hito 18 鎧へる人" is a 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yoroeru hito 18 鎧へる人 (A man in armour 18) was created by Hideo Hagiwara (萩原英雄).
Yoroeru hito 18 鎧へる人 (A man in armour 18) depicts warriors.