Mabuchi Toru: Haniwatodoki

Description

About the artist

Mabuchi Toru

Born in Tokyo in 1920, died in 1994.
Studied Western-style painting before turning to woodblock printing.
Active in the sōsaku hanga (creative print) movement, emphasizing the artist’s own carving and printing.
Known for his mosaic-like textures, geometric abstraction, and archaeological themes, often inspired by dogū (prehistoric clay figurines) and haniwa (ancient burial sculptures).
Participated in major exhibitions in Japan and abroad during the 1950s–1970s.

His work is included in prominent collections such as:
– The British Museum
– National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

Recognized as an innovative post-war printmaker who combined modernist design with traditional Japanese cultural symbols.

Condition

The work is in good condition. Hard colors, but framed before.
Single print from private collection.

Edition

Single, original woodblock print – 1985

Size

Size within the margin: 560 x 405mm
Full paper size: 645 x 470 mm

Shipping

Due to the size, it will be send in a tube, to prevent any damage in transport.
Outside The Netherlands, we use DHL Express most of the time.