Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Mezzotint
Kaoru Saito’s 1974 mezzotint “目をつぶって” (Close your eyes) captures an introspective figure with arms gently folded and eyes closed against a field of velvety black. Through soft tonal gradations and luminous highlights, Saito evokes profound vulnerability and quiet contemplation. 🖤.
- Year & Edition: 1974 · Ed. of 50 (34/50) (signed & editioned in pencil to plate; titled & dated ‘74 in pencil to margin).
- Medium: Mezzotint.
- Dimensions: Sheet approx. H: 42.00 cm × W: 31.50 cm; Image H: 26.50 cm × W: 21.50 cm.
- Condition: Sharp, clean image face; paper edges and corners crisp & intact; faint foxing pigment along lower press boundary edge.
- Notes: Saito’s masterful control of ink and mezzotint technique imbues the piece with palpable emotion and vulnerability, inviting viewers into a moment of serene introspection.
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