Deer in Nara
- Date:
- 1930
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
"Deer in Nara" is a woodblock by Shiro Kasamatsu that captures the evocative beauty of the depicted scene.
"Deer in Nara" is a woodblock by Shiro Kasamatsu that captures the evocative beauty of the depicted scene.
As a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Dating to 1930, this work was created during a period of creative ferment in Japanese printmaking.
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Deer in Nara was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪) in 1930.
Deer in Nara depicts animals.
