Portrait of Munakata Shiko
- Date:
- 1968
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Dimensions:
- 9.1 × 7 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
A version of the Munakata Shiko portrait that may represent a different state, edition, or variant of the 1968 image, or a separate sitting. Sekino produced multiple portraits of Munakata across his career, his admiration for the older printmaker generating repeated attempts to capture the essence of a face that combined raw physical intensity with an otherworldly absorption in creative work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portrait of Munakata Shiko was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 1968.
Portrait of Munakata Shiko uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Portrait of Munakata Shiko depicts portraits.
Portrait of Munakata Shiko measures 9.1 × 7 cm.