Allegorie No. 1: Family (b) 1948

"Allegorie No. 1: Family (b)" is a 1948 woodcut by the Japanese artist Koshiro Onchi (1891-1955). The abstract composition features a series of organic forms in earthy colors. The artist used a simplified style of depicting the human figure, focusing on the essential lines and volumes of the body. A sense of movement is achieved through the angled lines and the overlapping shapes. The piece is a powerful example of Onchi's unique ability to combine traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with modern abstract styles.