"(Kwannon Goddess)" — an alternate romanization of Kannon, using the older reading "Kwannon" common before mid-twentieth century standardization — captures the compassionate bodhisattva in one of Munakata's many depictions of this figure across his long career (1930–1974 spans the catalogue date range). The alternate title may indicate an earlier or more traditional context for the work. Whatever its specific date, the print would bear the essential Munakata approach to Kannon: not the serene, delicate goddess of traditional Japanese devotional art but a presence of formidable, almost frightening spiritual intensity.
1960
Woodblock print
Shôwa period, 1926-1989
Woodblock print
1939-68
Woodblock print
1939 (printed 1955)
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
(Kwannon Goddess) was created by Shiko Munakata (棟方志功) in 1930-1974.
(Kwannon Goddess) depicts figures, religious, and mythology.
