Series; A Thousand Butterflies (Cho senshu)
A Thousand Butterflies - Lovely image from Sekka's two volume "A Thousand Butterflies" series, first published by Unsodo in 1904. These elegant and refined images depict butterflies in both colorful and muted tones, from a single insect to large fluttering groups, with a variety of shapes and forms. Some include silver or gold mica embellishments. Prints from Sekka's butterfly series are rarely seen on the market. These charming modern designs a great choice to collect or display. The woodblocks in this group are from a later edition by the original publisher.
A Modern Master - Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) is regarded as the father of modern design in
Artist - Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)
Image Size - 9 3/4" x 14 1/8"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. Slight paper remnants on reverse at sides from original folio inclusion. Please see photos for details.
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