woman
Tamiji Kitagawa
(Print artist)
Minji Kitagawa's “Woman”—The exuberant joy of life, a hymn to life sung by unrestrained lines
Here is an engraving that shakes the viewer's rationality and speaks directly to the soul. “Woman,” painted by Minji Kitagawa, a leading figure in the Japanese modern Western-style painting world, is filled with the fundamental energy of life and unbridled joy.
The woman in the painting seems to be surprised and dancing. Her hands raised as if looking up at the sky, her hair blowing in the wind, and her voluptuous body. All of these elements are depicted with overwhelming dynamism through the artist's bold and unhesitating lines, which have reached the pinnacle of mastery. While influenced by Cubism, the work is by no means difficult to understand; rather, it is filled with a primal affirmation of life.
The presence of a dog at her feet, looking up at her, adds a touch of charming affection and narrative to the work. The unspoken intimacy between the woman and the animal is a reflection of Kitagawa Minji's warm and humorous gaze toward all living things, which he maintained throughout his life.
Condensed into this small canvas is the free flight of the artist's soul. The powerful view of life cultivated in the Mexican countryside transcends technique and style here, and the simplest and most powerful message of “the joy of being alive” touches our hearts.
This is a particularly well-preserved piece from a limited edition of 100. This work holds a mysterious power to bring bright energy to the space it adorns and smiles to everyday life. Please take the opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of Kitagawa Minji's soul, etched into the copperplate, firsthand.
Size: Frame dimensions: H39 × W30 cm; Artwork dimensions: H14 × W10 cm
Material: Paper
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