Ball of Yarn

1978
(Japanese, 1909–2000)
published by
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location: not on view

Download, Print and Share

Description

Hamaguchi learned mezzotint while studying painting and engraving in Paris in the 1930s. Invented in the 17th century, mezzotint mimics the quality associated with oils; its velvety texture and finely gradated tonal values make it the perfect printmaking technique to reproduce paintings. Difficult and laborious, mezzotint was rarely used by the 20th century, but Hamaguchi sparked a revival with his original designs of subtle, refined beauty. The artist’s prints illustrate the importance of placement, pattern, and selectivity in Japanese art. Concentrating on a single modest motif, Hamaguchi created an intense, restrained, and magical ambiance.
Ball of Yarn

Ball of Yarn

1978

Yozo Hamaguchi, Nantenshi Gallery

(Japanese, 1909–2000), null
Japan, 20th century

Visually Similar Artworks

Contact us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@clevelandart.org.

To request more information about this object, study images, or bibliography, contact the Ingalls Library Reference Desk.

All images and data available through Open Access can be downloaded for free. For images not available through Open Access, a detail image, or any image with a color bar, request a digital file from Image Services.