Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Matsue
- Date:
- 1948
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink on paper
- Dimensions:
- 34.5 × 48.6 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
$500–$8,000. Common later works: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: His enormous output (lived to 102) means most works are accessible. Early black-and-white prints are most valued.
"Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Matsue" is a sosaku-hanga print by Hiratsuka Un'ichi, created during the Taisho to Showa periods. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the woodblock medium.
Hiratsuka Un'ichi approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of woodblock printing, where the grain of the wood, the pressure of the baren, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. His work ranged from powerful black-and-white temple scenes to bold architectural compositions.
As a sosaku-hanga work — designed, carved, and printed entirely by the artist's own hand — this print embodies the creative philosophy that the printmaker's personal expression should permeate every stage of production, from concept to finished impression.
This print represents Hiratsuka Un'ichi's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Taisho to Showa periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Matsue was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 1948.
Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Matsue depicts architecture and animals.
Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Matsue measures 34.5 × 48.6 cm.
