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Steady Gaze (Cat)

Saitō Kiyoshi

Artwork Details

Steady Gaze (Cat)
1948
Saitō Kiyoshi
color woodblock print on paper
28 5/8 in x 15 3/4 in (72.71 cm x 40.01 cm)
Gift of the artist
1959/2.3

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Description

Subject Matter:

This print shows the grain of the wood used to make this piece reminding viewers of the process of printmaking as well as adding texture to the print. 
Saito Kiyoshi has many prints of cats. 

Physical Description:

This print depicts a black and white cat on a red background looking at the viewer. There is a signature in the bottom right.

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