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Cool Breeze (Sofu)

A work made of photoetching and color woodblock print.
© 2013 Chizuko, Takasuke, and Ayomi Yoshida.

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  • A work made of photoetching and color woodblock print.

Date:

1993

Artist:

Yoshida Chizuko
Japanese, 1924-2017

About this artwork

Here, Yoshida Chizuko has combined woodblock printing with photoetching—an engraving technique—to show a lavender field moving in a cool breeze. Chizuko was interested in finding patterns in nature, and close observation enabled her to infuse her work with a sense of movement.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Yoshida Chizuko

Title

Cool Breeze (Sofu)

Place

Japan (Artist's nationality:)

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1993

Medium

Photoetching and color woodblock print

Dimensions

100.5 × 41.5 cm (39 5/8 × 16 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Chizuko, Takasuke, and Ayomi Yoshida

Reference Number

2013.38

Copyright

© 2013 Chizuko, Takasuke, and Ayomi Yoshida.

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