Europa

hideohagiwara

print

toned paper

facial expression drawing

print

caricature

junji ito style

cartoon sketch

ink drawing experimentation

portrait drawing

tattoo art

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

"Europa" is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Hideo Hagiwara (1913-2007), depicting the mythological scene of Europa being abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull. The print utilizes a stark black and white color scheme, highlighting the contrast between the figure of Europa, the bull, and the dark, undulating waves of the sea. Hagiwara's unique style imbues the classic myth with a modern sensibility, using bold lines and simplified forms to convey the drama of the scene.