{"product_id":"mg1863-shiro-takagi-horses2-japanese-woodblock-print-jpg","title":"Shiro Takagi - Horses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiro Takagi \u003c\/strong\u003e(1934–1998)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eWatanabe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eLandscape, Shin-hanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA herd of horses on a bright green hill. From a group of contemporary woodblocks published for annual calendars on high-quality washi paper. Subjects range from landscapes and city scenes to figures and abstract designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eShiro Takagi (1934–1998) was an important Japanese printmaker associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"282\"\u003esōsaku hanga\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"creative print\") movement. His work combines traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"356\"\u003emoku hanga\u003c\/strong\u003e woodblock techniques with a distinctly modern style, and is admired for its craftsmanship, subtle color palettes, and thoughtful landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eBorn in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Takagi attended Musashino College of Fine Arts in Tokyo but left in 1958, believing its academic approach did not suit his artistic goals. Although he studied woodblock printing with Amano Kunihiro, he was largely self-taught and developed a highly individual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eTakagi exhibited with the Nihon Hanga Kyōkai and Kokugakai artist societies, becoming a member of the Nihon Hanga Kyōkai in 1961. His work appeared in numerous international exhibitions, and he received awards from the Japan Print Association in 1960 and the São Paulo Biennale in 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eCollectors often divide Takagi's work into two periods. Before 1971, his prints feature abstracted landscapes in warm reds and ochres. After 1971, his style became more representational, with greens and cooler tones playing a larger role in his compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e - Excellent overall with no issues to report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mie Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022238969934,"sku":"MG1863","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/7602\/2094\/files\/mg1863-ShiroTakagi-horses2-japanese-woodblock-print.jpg?v=1784411952","url":"https:\/\/miegallery.com\/products\/mg1863-shiro-takagi-horses2-japanese-woodblock-print-jpg","provider":"Mie Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}