A Thousand Grasses - An incredible Kamisaka Sekka design from his fantastic series titled "Chigusa" which translates to "A Thousand Grasses". This print and the others offered in our auctions tonight are from the thousand grasses series design by Sekka in 1899. Our original prints are from the second edition release of the series.

Sekka's two masterworks series are "A World of Things" and this series "A Thousand Grasses". The designs in these two fantastic series represent the pinnacle of Sekka's career and the quintessential designs in the Rimpa tradition. Our original Sekka prints offered tonight are printed using the highest quality printing techniques and embellishments (some with mica others with embossing, etc). Sekka woodblock prints are very rare these days and our offerings this evening are a great opportunity to collect works by this 20th century master. Surf the net, Sekka prints are usually offered in the $500 to $1,500 range.

A Modern Master - Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) is regarded as the father of modern design in Japan. Born in Kyoto, Sekka pursued his artistic studies at the age of sixteen and traveled to Europe at the turn of the century. His trip to Europe proved pivotal in developing his aesthetic; studying the European tradition of industrial design, Sekka was influenced by the place of design in everyday life. Sekka became a master of the historic Japanese tradition known as Rinpa, combining this traditional Japanese aesthetic with his own innovations to create stunning designs that are both modern and timeless.

The Rimpa Tradition - Dating back to the 17th century, Rimpa was characterized by using flat planes of vivid color to create one-dimensional perspectives. The work is further known for abstract compositions and the use of mineral pigments (mica), gold and silver leaf, and embossing embellishments. Sekka’s compositions are known for the integration of the classical symbols and motifs of both Japanese tales and traditions, thus distinguishing him as the final master of a Japanese tradition that stretched 300 years.

Artist - Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)

Image Size - 9 1/4" x 13 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A fine print in excellent condition that would frame beautifully.

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