Zee van het noorden 1974

"Zee van het noorden" (Sea of the North) is a 1974 woodcut by Ono Tadashige. The artwork depicts a minimalist landscape with a single vertical line extending from a dark horizon into a grey sky. The sky is punctuated with a series of short horizontal lines, which could represent birds or clouds. The starkness of the composition evokes a sense of isolation and vastness. The use of woodblock printing creates a textured surface that enhances the sense of realism in the artwork. The piece is a compelling example of Tadashige's minimalist style, characterized by its use of muted colors and geometric shapes.