Nara, Yoshitomo | Marching on a Buttefbur Leaf, 2019 — available on Composition Gallery

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Offset lithograph on 80 gsm archival quality paper; Not signed or numbered; From the first edition with the complete set of 5 stickers.

Marching on a Butterbur Leaf by Yoshitomo Nara is a print from the artist’s first edition release, accompanied by a complete set of five stickers. The work features one of Nara’s signature wide-eyed childlike figures, poised defiantly with yellow sticks while standing on a large butterbur leaf. Rendered in his distinctive, deceptively simple style, the piece captures the tension between innocence and rebellion—a recurring theme in Nara’s practice. The included sticker set reinforces the playful yet confrontational tone of his art, inviting a more personal and interactive engagement with his imagery. The work is presented unframed and remains in excellent condition.

Yoshitomo Nara (Japan, 1959) is a renowned contemporary artist celebrated for his whimsical yet introspective depictions of children and animals. Influenced by Japanese pop culture and Western punk rock, his works explore themes of innocence, rebellion, and emotional complexity. Nara’s iconic style has earned him international acclaim and widespread popularity.

Yoshitomo Nara

Marching on a Buttefbur Leaf, 2019

Name: Marching on a Buttefbur Leaf, 2019
SKU: 16192
Price: 1650.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

Edition

Edition of 1000 (reported)

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Anything with human form will resemble someone you know.
- Yoshitomo Nara

Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara has had his work shown in over 40 exhibitions worldwide since 1984. He's a contemporary artist, sculptor and drafter. Nara is widely-known for his Neo-Pop paintings, similar to that in children's books and comics. Most of his work depicts one particular object, usually children or animals drawn with cartoon-type lines. The children appear to be cute but may be displayed with knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara doesn't view them as being evil or having aggression but saw them as being among bigger people who held bigger knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara's work has been influenced by the punk rock era in which he grew up in. In addition, the post World War II Japan has made an impact on most of his artwork. "Nobody's Fool" is Yoshitomo Nara’s first major exhibition in New York City which features more than one hundred of his works ranging from his early career to his recent sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.

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Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Yoshitomo Nara

Marching on a Buttefbur Leaf, 2019

61 x 45.7 cm

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