A Modern Master - Kamisaka Sekka 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 Rimpa, combining this traditional Japanese aesthetic with his own innovations to create stunning designs that are both modern and timeless.
A Thousand Grasses - Sekka's beautiful series "A Thousand Grasses" (Chigusa) was published by Unsodo between 1899 and 1903, originally released in monthly groups of three prints, followed by a bound set in three volumes. One of his great masterworks, this series of prints included stylized landscapes and nature scenes as well as subjects from Japanese folklore and decorative arts. Boldly designed with simplified forms, these elegant works were printed to the highest standards, many with deluxe treatments such as shimmering mica and embossing.
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This Complete Set - We are excited to offer a rare, complete bound set of Sekka's "A Thousand Grasses." The set comprises three volumes, each with 18 woodblock prints for a total of 54 images. Our woodblocks are from a later edition by the original publisher, Unsodo. Prints are mounted along the sides to a backing sheet, and attached accordion style, side to side. The three cloth-covered volumes fit into a traditional cloth-covered case with toggle closures. A beautiful pristine set, with no offsetting as is frequently seen with this series. A fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of Sekka's masterwork series of modern Japanese woodblocks.
Artist - Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942)
Size - Prints 9 1/4" x 13 7/8"; overall size 9 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 2"
Condition - Prints with excellent color and detail as shown. Excellent overall. Each volume has a small label on the back cover. Outer case has very slight wear with a couple small dents at edges, and label at upper right. Please see photos for details.
Note: Due to the size and weight of this set, an additional shipping charge of $75 will be applied for international orders.
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