Nativity - recumbant The recumbant Mary raises her hand to greet the three kings approaching with gifts in close knit group; The scene appears to show Mary just before the Birth of Christ; her body is large and extended, she raises a hand with elongated fingers and a horizontal line above her appears to enhance her reclining state.
#53 - The Unformed Figure - Never be Defeated Away This is an unusual Print in Hayashi's repertoire, both in color - a glowing rust/orange - and in the delicately varied and understated carpet pattern; its depth of subtlety is revealed the longer it is contemplated.
View from There - 3 In this abstract composition Fudezuka repeats the small,slightly irregular pyramidal shapes which here cluster around the center of the dividing line, where they float, suspended above the finely textured ground.
Meticulous and finely worked texture on rich, handmade paper distinguish this Artist's Work, lending it special distinction.
Conspiracy with Morpheus - 2 Again, the effect of something ancient, a stone, emblem or tool is here suspended in space. Wonderful texture and color pervades this mysteriously compelling Print.
Seated Nude with Arms Crossed Seated Nude - one leg stretched out, the other bent, looks out boldly; her arms are crossed over her breasts; details of her figure are defined and contrast with the elongated, more abstract shape of her legs. Her form forms a subtle curve from the top of her head to the flat, extended shape of her endless, outstretched limb, which blends into the margin
Great Lantern at the Asakusa Kannon-Do Very fine Print of the famous Temple image with the great, dramatic lantern over the entrance; men and women are entering and leaving quietly; a little, blue bird flies towards the lantern - a charming, informal touch in this otherwise imposing and formal image.
#929 - Forest Children In this closely knit group, each owl is indvidualized and their movements balance and enhance the whole; Akiyama always maintains the owl's natural integrity, yet they may be imbued with a gentle human touch
