The artwork, titled “Coral,” was created by the artist Kiyoshi Saito in 1955. This piece belongs to the Sōsaku hanga movement and is categorized under the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a striking profile of a woman’s face against a rich, textured red background. The simplicity and bold contrasts of the composition are characteristic of Sōsaku hanga, an art movement emphasizing the artist’s creative process. The woman’s visage is rendered in stark white, framed by a dark, flowing hairstyle adorned with a singular bright red element, adding a pop of color and drawing the viewer’s attention. The overall aesthetic is one of minimalist elegance, highlighting the contrast between the figures and the background.
