Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Hideo Hagiwara, ink, 1965
Untitled, by Hideo Hagiwara, ink, 1965

Untitled is an ink print by Hideo Hagiwara. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1965 woodcut print by Hideo Hagiwara, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a dark, textured surface resembling bark or cracked earth, with scattered rocks and splashes of bright blue, green, and orange color. A thin blue line runs along the bottom edge.

Technique & Style

Created using the woodcut technique, the image is characterized by bold colors and a rough texture, achieved by carving into wood and applying ink.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hideo Hagiwara

Artist

Hideo Hagiwara

Hideo Hagiwara was a Japanese artist who worked mainly with woodblock prints. He was born in Kōfu, Yamanashi. Between 1921 and 1929 he lived in Korea and Manchuria. He studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, where he…

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