Haku Maki - 76-25 Horse

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

Haku Maki’s 1976 embossed woodblock print 76-25 馬 (Horse) beautifully presents the Chinese seal-script character for “horse” in a wonderfully balanced abstract composition. The embossed script rises from a textured gold-brown panel set against a matte black field. A single turquoise "Sun" punctuates the corner, emphasizing Maki’s dialogue between ancient calligraphic tradition and modern embossed technique. 🐎✨

• Year & Edition: 1976 · 76-25 馬 (Horse) · Ed. 109/204.
• Medium: Embossed Woodblock.
• Dimensions: Paper H: 24.00 cm × W: 24.00 cm; Image H: 20.00 cm × W: 20.00 cm.
• Condition: Mint; impression and paper pristine.
• Notes: This work showcases Maki’s masterful fusion of seal-script calligraphy and textural relief, transforming a single character into a striking sculptural study. 

About the Artist

Haku Maki (1924-200) was an influential Japanese printmaker known for merging traditional kanji and ancient Chinese seal scripts with abstract, modern compositions. A self-taught artist and wartime survivor, Maki gained international acclaim through innovative cement-relief embossing techniques and vibrant colours. His distinctive works - including series like Poem, Persimmons, and Festive Wine - are celebrated globally, combining deep cultural resonance with contemporary abstract aesthetics. [ ← View All Works by Haku Maki]