Laughing Dog— Handmade Limited Edition Woodblock Print, 2017

Laughing Dog (笑う犬), 2017
Original hand-pulled woodblock print by Michael Fiorella.

A playful and highly reduced canine form rendered in deep black with carved white linework. The image combines the visual economy of Japanese folk craft with a contemporary graphic sensibility, transforming the familiar dog into an emblematic presence—humorous, watchful, and quietly strange.

The irregular hand-cut lines and softened printed texture preserve the directness of the carving process, giving the piece both warmth and immediacy.

Printed in a small limited edition and signed by the artist.

Image size: approx. 13 cm x 10 cm
Paper size: approx. 25 cm x 17 cm
Medium: woodblock print on paper
Signed and dated in pencil