Little Flora- LE — 花

Little Flora — Flower — is a child subject rendered with the warmth and simplicity that characterized Kawano's best work with young figures. The title's blend of English and Japanese (花, hana) reflects the dual audience for which many of his prints were conceived, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s when Western collectors formed an important part of his market. The figure is likely a young girl, her form defined by the bold lines of his carving, the title suggesting she is as fresh and natural as a flower.