Katsunori Hamanishi's "Winter Firework" is a mezzotint that reveals the artist's sensitivity to place and atmosphere.
This work reflects the artist's contemporary approach to printmaking, drawing on both traditional techniques and modern sensibilities. The mezzotint technique produces the rich, velvety tones and subtle gradations that give this work its characteristic luminous quality.
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Yuki no Miyajima
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
1932
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Winter Firework was created by Katsunori Hamanishi (浜西勝則) in 2018.
Winter Firework uses Mezzotint, on mezzotint.
Winter Firework depicts snow scenes, festivals, and winter.
