Poem 69-53
by Maki Haku
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Ronin Gallery
- Image courtesy of
- Ronin Gallery
Description
Woodblock print by Maki Haku, *Poem 69-53*, presenting a large abstract calligraphic form in black against a mottled, textured cream ground. The shape suggests a stylized character or figure, with a cluster of narrow vertical strokes on the left and a small solid orange-yellow accent near the bottom right; a red seal mark appears in the lower right corner. The composition is spare and asymmetrical, dominated by negative space around the central ink form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poem 69-53 was created by Maki Haku (巻白).
Poem 69-53 depicts literary.