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Voglherd, by Naoko Matsubara, 1971

Voglherd

Naoko Matsubara

1971

From the collection of Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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Overview

Voglherd is a 1971 by Naoko Matsubara, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?
Naoko Matsubara
When & what style?
1971
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

The painting shows a simple, bold design. It's a print with strong black lines. Naoko Matsubara's work often features natural scenes, and this piece is no exception, with its use of dark ink on white paper creating a sense of depth, and her prints are known for their intense black color. The artist's use of black and white is notable, as it creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer in, and she was mainly immersed in woodblock prints, which is evident in this work. This style is similar to that of other artists who use strong contrasts, check out the technique of chiaroscuro.

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