- Kuri to Shizuku (Chestnuts and Drops) - Etching ” dated ’73

” dated ’73

which are characteristic of boldly crafted Sōsaku Hanga prints

Artist's signature "Baido Kunimasa hitsu" on the upper right of the Nakamura Fukusuke print

The National Museum of Modern Art

" dated 1973

- Kuri to Shizuku (Chestnuts and Drops) - Etching ” dated ’73The enchanting woodblock print "Kuri to Shizuku" (Chestnuts and Drops) is by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958). The interplay of shimmering chestnuts and gentle drops against a tranquil aquamarine background creates a soothing, meditative atmosphere. Hiraki often draws inspiration from everyday elements in natureseeds, leaves, petals, and even the shape of a heartcapturing their quiet, understated beauty. His vivid and distinctive color palettes are instantly