Haku Maki’s 1980 embossed woodblock print Persimmon-O presents three delicately rendered persimmons (kaki 柿) floating against a deep black background. Each fruit is embossed and finished with urushi lacquer, giving the composition a luxurious, tactile depth. The stark contrast between the luminous orange of Japan's prized fruit and the background creates an elegant study in autumnal simplicity and refined craftsmanship. 🍂🍊
- Year & Edition: 1980 · Persimmon-O · Ed. 323/330 (signed in pencil).
- Series: Persimmons (1971-1981). A beloved autumn fruit, the kaki persimmon inspired Maki’s decade-long series of elegant, pure, hand-embossed compositions. He adorned each impression with urushi lacquer and printed against starkly contrasting black - or occasionally white - backgrounds, imparting a premium tactile quality. Evidence suggests Maki book-ended the theme with exclusive 1971 and 1981 editions featuring even more refined, leathery-velvety grounds; as a result, Persimmons prints typically command higher market values.
- Medium: Embossed Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet approx. H: 27.25 cm × W: 24.25 cm.
- Condition: Fabulous; no marks or blemishes, paper clean and crisp.
- Notes: A true collector’s gem. 👁️✨
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