Schelpen 1937

"Schelpen" (Shells) is a 1937 woodblock print by Japanese artist Koshiro Onchi. The artwork depicts a minimalist abstract composition with a black, amoeba-like shape dominating the center of the composition. Several small, organic shapes are scattered across the light background, evoking an undersea landscape. Onchi's work is known for its sophisticated use of color and his exploration of abstraction within traditional Japanese art forms. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artistic interplay of Japanese and Western influences in Onchi's work.