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Butterfly by Joichi Hoshi — Japanese Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, 1964

Butterfly

by Joichi Hoshi

Contemporary MokuhangaSōsaku-hanga
InsectsAnimals
Date:
1964
Medium:
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Dimensions:
30.8 × 36.2 cm
Edition:
Self-printed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Butterfly was created by Joichi Hoshi (星襄一) in 1964.

Butterfly depicts insects and animals.

Butterfly measures 30.8 × 36.2 cm.