Patos
1920
Hashiguchi Goyō captures a delightful moment of duck life in this 1920 piece, showcasing the Shin-hanga (New Prints) style which modernized traditional Japanese woodblock art. While one mallard swims gracefully with an alert gaze, its companion is completely upside down, diving for food with only its tail feathers visible—a charming pose known as 'dabbling.' Though Goyō is most famous for his exquisite portraits of beautiful women, this work highlights his incredible skill with nature, featuring intricate feather textures and stylized, rippling water that feels almost alive.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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- Paper
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