Butterflies ( c )
by Kaoru Kawano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
by Kaoru Kawano
$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Kawano's early death at 49 limits her output. Her dreamlike figure prints are most sought after.
Butterflies appear throughout Kawano's work as symbols of transformation and fleeting beauty, subjects well suited to the sosaku-hanga principle of capturing ephemeral life through the permanence of carved wood and pigment. This version from his butterfly series presents the insects with stylized wings rendered in flat blocks of color, each wing pattern simplified into a bold graphic element. The composition balances decorative appeal with the directness of Kawano's self-carved line.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Butterflies ( c ) was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Butterflies ( c ) depicts birds & flowers and insects.
