The artwork, titled “Ecstasy (B)”, was created by Kiyoshi Saito in 1953. Representing the Sōsaku hanga art movement, this piece falls under the figurative genre.
The artwork showcases a stylized depiction of a figure with elongated features, rendered with bold, geometric shapes. Dominated by a palette of earthy tones and muted colors, it prominently features brown and black hues against a grey background. The figure’s head is elongated with a minimalist facial expression, and the composition is strikingly abstract, yet discernibly human. The use of simple forms and muted colors reflects the distinctive characteristics of the Sōsaku hanga movement, emphasizing self-expression and individual creativity.
