Thistle and Leaves
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodcut print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
$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.
A thistle and its leaves — the plant's spiny stems and lobed foliage rendered in Hiratsuka's early woodcut style. The thistle translates naturally into woodcut through its bold formal structure: the jagged leaf edges and spherical flower heads suit the medium's capacity for clear, forceful line. The undated early woodcut demonstrates his sustained interest in botanical subjects.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Thistle and Leaves was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 20th century.
Thistle and Leaves depicts still life and trees.
