South
- Date:
- 1971
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 42.6 × 42.9 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
$200–$1,500. Common prints: $200–$500. Key value factors: Takahashi's prints are modestly priced. Quality examples with strong design are most valued.
A 1971 woodblock print in ink and color on paper titled with a single directional word that evokes warmth, tropical latitudes, and the orientation toward sunlight. "South" suggests both a compass heading and a quality of experience: the heat, bright color, and slower pace associated with southern regions. Takahashi likely employs a warm palette dominated by earth tones, deep greens, or saturated oranges to convey the sensory character of southward orientation. The title's simplicity is characteristic of his naming practice, where single words open interpretive space rather than closing it around specific locations. The print invites viewers to bring their own associations with southerness to the image, whether that means Okinawa, Southeast Asia, or a more abstract idea of warm direction.
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Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
South was created by Takahashi Rikio (高橋力雄) in 1971.
South depicts landscapes and abstract.
South measures 42.6 × 42.9 cm.
