Midnight blue and red butterfly plate - Kamisaka Sekka

This reproduction presents a 1903 print from Kamisaka Sekka's collection Chō senshu. The illustration features a series of midnight blue butterflies, enriched with geometric and organic motifs in shades of red and pink. Arranged in an arc against a beige background, the insects are accompanied by traditional black calligraphy that anchors the composition in its original editorial context.

Sekka's work falls within the Rimpa tradition, renowned for its vibrant flat color areas and asymmetrical compositions. Here, the artist explores symmetry and chromatic contrast, transforming the observation of nature into a formal decorative study. This work perfectly illustrates the transition from traditional art to modern graphic design in Japan at the turn of the century.

This naturalistic plate is suitable for enthusiasts of Japanese ornamentation and entomological illustrations. Its chromatic richness and circular structure make it a privileged subject of contemplation for a refined interior. This reproduction offers a faithful glimpse into the editorial quality of reference works from last century's Kyoto School.