Te Arii Vahine (Lady of Royal Blood)

About this work

This print shows a woman lying on her side, her body relaxed but strong. She rests her head on one hand, looking down at a branch full of flowers in her other hand. Behind her, big clouds and trees fill the sky, drawn in bold, simple lines. The artist used a tool to carve the image into wood, then printed it onto paper. The rough edges of the lines make everything feel textured and alive. Look up woodcut next to see how this printing method works.