HAKU MAKI- LARGE ABSTRACT JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT – 1ST ED. (1970): Original color woodblock print on heavy wove paper by Haku Maki (1924 – 2000): From the ” Work Series “: signed in pencil lower right ” Haku Maki ” (see close up photo): numbered in pencil lower left ” 5 / 104 ” (1st edition / 1970): titled in pencil center bottom margin Work. 73 – 40 : artist’s red seal lower left: image / plate size (not including margins) 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches (49.5 x 35 cm): self published – 1970: framed: frame size: 26 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches (67.5 x 54.5 cm). A magnificent impression of one of Maki’s largest and most beautifully composed woodblock prints. This elegant abstract composition is printed on Maki’s unique embossed white cement textured background with relief embossed silver and gold ink areas. Is the artistic name of Maejima Tadaaki, who was born in. Artist in 20th Century. He had no formal art training, but was guided by the. Maki Haku represented Japan at the Tokyo International Print Biennale in 1957 and 1960. Haku Maki is best known for his unique abstract and calligraphic prints with beautiful textural effects, elegant compositions and deep rich colors. In his calligrafic prints he distorts and rearranged characters and strokes to produce striking and serene images. Many of his abstract images are in embossed relief. Among his most famous works are the prints from his Poem Series and his Work Series. Ancient Japanese Poems from the Kinkafu is a translation of 21 ancient poems called Kinkafu or Music for Wagon Songs. The work is accompanied by Haku Maki’s prints that were made in 1968-69. Maki’s works are represented in numerous museums including the British Museum, the Los Angeles Museum of Art and the Tokyo Museum of Art REF: The Life & Work of Haku Maki / Outskirts Press, Denver: Maki, Haku. Ancient Japanese Poems from the Kinkafu. New York: Walker/ Weatherhill, 1969. Vendio Images: More than just a pretty image. 150 FREE professional templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! FREE Counters used in millions of listings – Vendio! The item “LARGE ABSTRACT JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT BY HAKU MAKI 1ST ED. 1970 LISTED” is in sale since Monday, May 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art from Dealers & Resellers\Prints”. The seller is “sunrisearts” and is located in Mill Valley, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Original Print
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Signed: Signed
• Edition Type: Limited Edition
• Print Type: Woodcut & Block
• Subject: Abstract
• Style: Abstract
• Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30″)
• Date of Creation: 1970-1989
• Artist: HAKU MAKI
• Framed/Unframed: Framed