Night Falls, a Dog Howls Deep in the Mountains
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Legion of Honor
- Image courtesy of
- Legion of Honor
Description
A spotted, long-tailed dog with bared teeth stands in profile against a solid black ground, its body rendered in bold orange-red and white with black spots; a small white bird or creature perches on its back. Columns of Japanese calligraphy in white and pink run down the right side of the composition, with a red seal stamp near the top. "Night Falls, a Dog Howls Deep in the Mountains," a woodblock print by Shiko Munakata (year unknown), uses a stark black background with thick outlines and flat color fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Night Falls, a Dog Howls Deep in the Mountains was created by Shiko Munakata (棟方志功).
Night Falls, a Dog Howls Deep in the Mountains depicts landscapes, night scenes, and animals.