
Poem - 12
by Maki Haku
- Date:
- 1966
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper
- Dimensions:
- 51.9 × 35.2 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
This abstract composition is dominated by two large, irregularly-edged black textured shapes stacked at top and bottom on cream-colored embossed paper, framing a horizontal band in the center. Within that band sits a swirling, concentric black-and-white striated form resembling a shell or wood-grain fan, alongside a soft white rounded shape, a small red circle, and a yellow teardrop shape to its right. The palette is limited to black, white, red, and yellow against the natural paper tone, with pencil annotations ("Proof," the title, and the artist's signature) in the lower margin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poem - 12 was created by Maki Haku (巻白) in 1966.
Poem - 12 uses Embossing, on woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper.
Poem - 12 depicts calligraphy and abstract.
Poem - 12 measures 51.9 × 35.2 cm.






