A Grove
by Toko Shinoda
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Lithograph on paper; edition 32/50
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
A Grove belongs to Toko Shinoda's body of lithographic work, printed in an edition of 32/50. The piece evokes a stand of trees through vertical sumi ink strokes that rise and cluster across the paper surface. Shinoda's training in classical calligraphy infuses each mark with the rhythmic energy of brushwork, yet the composition resists literal representation. The forms suggest trunks and canopy without ever resolving into a specific landscape. Printed on paper, the lithograph preserves the tonal range of her ink practice, from dense black to soft grey washes, translating the spontaneity of brush-on-paper into the precise medium of stone-plate printing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Grove was created by Toko Shinoda (篠田桃紅) in 20th century.
A Grove uses Lithograph, on lithograph on paper; edition 32/50.