Fan 1960

This woodblock print, titled "Fan," by Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965), was created in 1960. The composition features a young girl, with simplified facial features and a large, patterned fan partially concealing her face. The striking use of bold color and geometric shapes with flat planes of color, reminiscent of the style of Japanese woodblock prints from the Showa period, characterizes Kawano's work. The stylized depiction of the girl holding a traditional fan highlights the cultural influences of Japanese art history, while the modernistic aesthetic positions the artwork within a unique artistic moment.