Haku Maki - 76-3 (Cloud)

Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print

Haku Maki’s 1976 embossed woodblock print 76-3 (Cloud) depicts the seal-script character for “cloud” in a single, flowing stroke. The deep black form is pressed into a subtly textured white field, its raised relief revealing fine textural details. A gold teardrop "Splash"  balances Maki's composition beautifully. ☁️✨

• Year & Edition: 1976 · 76-3 (Cloud) · Ed. 169/205.
• Medium: Embossed Woodblock.
• Dimensions: Paper H: 63.50 cm × W: 33.75 cm.
• Condition: Excellent; impression and paper pristine, with only very faint foxing at the lower right margin.
• Notes: A fantastic, wonderful piece. Was 1976 a year where Maki focused more on larger designs? (Approx 65cm x 35cm paper sheets?). A lovely piece of work - fabulous embossing & texture, a perfectly balanced compositional “splash”, & late example where Maki was still working with Kanji forms.

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]