The artwork, titled “Hokkaido (C)” by Kiyoshi Saito, created in 1961, belongs to the Sōsaku Hanga art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.
The artwork features a rustic and minimalist depiction of cows in what appears to be a pastoral setting. The composition includes several monochromatic cows with distinctive black patches on their bodies, set against a muted earthy background. Two sets of ladder-like structures frame the lower portion of the piece, adding an element of abstraction and geometric interplay. The artist’s signature, in a restrained and elegant script, is present in the bottom right corner, accompanied by his seal. This piece exemplifies the Sōsaku Hanga movement’s emphasis on individual creativity and self-expression, reflecting a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern artistic sensibilities.
