Poem No. 8: Butterfly
抒情 No.8 蝶
- Date:
- 1948
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- British Museum
抒情 No.8 蝶
Butterflies appear repeatedly in Onchi's work as symbols of transformation, and "Poem No. 8" is a beloved example. The tactile quality of the printing, with hand-applied papers and pigments, makes each impression distinctive. Market prices for this Poem series entry typically fall between $2,500-$10,000. Only original lifetime impressions exist.
One of Onchi's most celebrated abstract compositions from his landmark Poem series. Organic shapes in vivid blues, greens, and reds suggest a butterfly in flight through purely non-representational forms. A masterpiece of twentieth-century Japanese printmaking.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Poem No. 8: Butterfly (抒情 No.8 蝶) was created by Onchi Koshiro (恩地孝四郎) in 1948.
Poem No. 8: Butterfly depicts insects and animals.
