Blessing C
by Toko Shinoda
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 52.7 × 71.1 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
by Toko Shinoda
$2,000–$20,000+. Common lithographs: $2,000–$5,000. Key value factors: As one of Japan's most celebrated modern artists who lived to 107, Shinoda's work has a large, devoted following. Original sumi paintings far exceed print prices.
Blessing C is a woodblock print rendered in ink and color on paper, placing it among the subset of Shinoda's work that moves beyond strict monochrome. The addition of color, likely applied by hand or through selective inking of the block, introduces a warmth that her pure [sumi](/glossary/sumi) ink pieces deliberately withhold. The title suggests benediction, and the color acts as its visual equivalent, a brightening within the otherwise austere vocabulary of black strokes. The letter C marks it as the third in a sequence, each variation reworking the same spiritual impulse through different compositional choices.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Blessing C was created by Toko Shinoda (篠田桃紅) in 20th century.
Blessing C uses Lithograph, on woodblock print, ink and color on paper.
Blessing C measures 52.7 × 71.1 cm.
