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.
A rooster in full stride is rendered with the bold, direct line that characterized Kawano's animal subjects — a subject unexpected in his predominantly figurative output but approached with the same graphic confidence. The rooster's comb, wattles, and tail feathers provided opportunities for vivid color against a darker body, and the bird's aggressive forward motion gave the composition a dynamism absent from his more static subjects. The print reflects the [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) principle that any subject — however humble — can be the vehicle for serious artistic expression.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Rooster Running was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Rooster Running depicts birds & flowers.
