Red Hat
- Date:
- 1963
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
The 1963 Red Hat—a climber or mountain figure distinguished by the specific garment detail of a red hat—demonstrates how Azechi used a single element of bold color to organize an otherwise simpler composition. The red hat functioned as a focal point against the muted tones of mountain environment or winter dress, a note of individual color that gave the simplified figure identity through a single chromatic detail. Red in his mountain prints often signified warmth, life, and human presence against the cool blues and whites of altitude.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Red Hat was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎) in 1963.
Red Hat depicts landscapes, figures, and mountains.