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Work - Mu-2 by Maki Haku — Japanese Woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper, 1961

Work - Mu-2

by Maki Haku

Date:
1961
Medium:
Woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper
Dimensions:
45.6 × 32.1 cm
Edition:
Self-printed

Description

A large abstract black form dominates the upper two-thirds of the composition, its jagged, cloud-like silhouette resembling an enlarged calligraphic character rendered with a heavily textured, mottled surface against the cream-colored embossed paper. Below it, two smaller irregular black shapes of similar rocky texture sit near the lower left and center, alongside a vertical column of loosely brushed cursive characters in black ink at lower right. Two square red seal stamps appear at left, with pencil annotations (edition number and title) below the image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Work - Mu-2 was created by Maki Haku (巻白) in 1961.

Work - Mu-2 uses Embossing, on woodblock print, ink and color on embossed paper.

Work - Mu-2 depicts calligraphy and abstract.

Work - Mu-2 measures 45.6 × 32.1 cm.