Untitled (Giant Apple Tree)
1959
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lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1980.45.1098
Art Historical Context
Shikō Munakata's *Untitled (Giant Apple Tree (1959) is a striking lithograph from the National of Art's Rosenwald, showcasing the artist's bold fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern printmaking. Munakata (1903–1975), a self-taught master of *moku hanga* (woodblock printing), was for his dynamic, folk-inspired style that drew from Buddhist motifs, calligraphy, and vibrant energy. Though best known for woodcuts, this lithograph highlights his versatility in a planographic medium, allowing for fluid lines and rich tonal contrasts that evoke the monumental scale of the towering app...