Tadashi Toda

Japanese, active 20th century

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The image displays abstract swirling and curving lines and shapes in the foreground in shades of blue and green. In the upper center, there is a red figure.
Eric Fischl, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Untitled, 1988, color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.166

Untitled

Eric Fischl, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1988 · color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.166

The image displays irregular and geometric shapes scattered across the canvas, with lines and patterns hinting at a rocky texture. The forms resemble stones or pebbles and fragmented walls or structures. At the top, a rectangular element with flowing blue lines is present. The overall layout suggests a collection of natural and architectural elements unified in a scene.
William Brice, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Kyoto, 1987, color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.26

Kyoto

William Brice, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1987 · color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.26

This is a drawing of an abstract figure enclosed in an ornate frame. The central figure has dramatic, flowing lines and is surrounded by swirling patterns. The drawing is rendered in stark black and white contrast, with a subtle gradient background.
Bryan Hunt, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Duet: Wind and Thunder, 1986, one sheet from a set of two woodcuts in black and gray on Echizen Torinoko paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.193

Duet: Wind and Thunder

Bryan Hunt, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1986 · one sheet from a set of two woodcuts in black and gray on Echizen Torinoko paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.193

The image depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a person created in a pointillist style, composed of multicolored dots. The person is facing forward. The facial features are obscured due to the dot pattern. The hair is depicted in dark colors with hints of blue and brown. The clothing is a patterned top with a mix of colors including greens, reds, and yellows. The background is a light-colored grid pattern. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The portrait is contained within the grid pattern against a plain, light-colored background.
Chuck Close, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Leslie, 1986, woodcut on Echizen Kozo Nimai-Zuki paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.46

Leslie

Chuck Close, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1986 · woodcut on Echizen Kozo Nimai-Zuki paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.46

The image shows circular shapes in a pattern against swirling lines and bold contours forming an abstract design. In the center, there is a figure with exaggerated features like wild hair and dynamic posture. The figure appears to be dancing or leaping, surrounded by curling shapes suggesting movement and energy.
Bryan Hunt, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Duet: Wind and Thunder, 1986, one sheet from a set of two woodcuts in black and gray on Echizen Torinoko paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.194

Duet: Wind and Thunder

Bryan Hunt, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1986 · one sheet from a set of two woodcuts in black and gray on Echizen Torinoko paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.194

The artwork shows an abstract portrait of a person's face, focusing on the head and neck. The individual appears to be facing directly toward the viewer in a neutral position. The facial features are emphasized with bold, thick lines around the eyebrows and eyes, which are painted with dark colors, while the eye sockets have a touch of blue. The person's lips are depicted with an orange hue. The hair is stylized in an extremely short or shaved hairstyle, with some yellowish tones on the head. There is no visible clothing, but the neck area is filled with soft green and orange washes. The background is a blend of pale, soft colors including pinks and yellows.
Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Untitled, 1984, woodcut in color on Tosa Kozo paper, Gift of Crown Point Press, 1998.41.2

Untitled

Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1984 · woodcut in color on Tosa Kozo paper ·  Accession ID  1998.41.2

The image features soft, horizontal lines and shapes that bleed into one another, creating an abstract scenery. Green lines sweep across the top, with a splotch of warm orange. A red line curves gently across the lower third. The background is a tapestry of blended pastel hues.
Helen Frankenthaler, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Cedar Hill, 1983, color woodcut on Mingei Momo paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.61

Cedar Hill

Helen Frankenthaler, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1983 · color woodcut on Mingei Momo paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.61

The image displays an artwork of a person from the shoulders up. The person is facing forward and slightly upwards. Their facial features are stylized with bold colors, including areas of green and red on their cheeks and chin. The person's hair is short, dark, and closely cropped. They are wearing a yellow garment. The background is a blend of soft, abstract tones with a gradient from light yellow on the left side to a muted bluish-gray on the right. The person's gaze seems directed at the viewer.
Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, I, 1982, woodcut on Kozo paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.42

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Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1982 · woodcut on Kozo paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.42

The image showcases flowing, curvilinear lines and shapes primarily in yellow and beige, with pops of black and red. The abstract artwork hints at a face with obscured features like a nose, lips, and possibly an ear against a lighter background. The composition plays with colors and shapes, resembling human forms abstractly, inviting viewers to analyze the tones and contours without forming a complete realistic image.
Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press, Morning [trial proof], 1982, color woodcut on Kozo paper [trial proof], Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.70

Morning [trial proof]

Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1982 · color woodcut on Kozo paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  1998.40.70

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Self-Portrait

Francesco Clemente, Tadashi Toda, Crown Point Press · 1989 · color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.75