Stylized flat-color butterfly plate - Kamisaka Sekka
Stylized flat-color butterfly plate - Kamisaka Sekka
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This Japanese print reproduction comes from the collection Chō senshu (Thousand Varieties of Butterflies), published in 1903 by Kamisaka Sekka. The plate features eight Lepidoptera represented as simplified blocks of flat color. The graphic work relies on an economy of visual means, where the refined silhouette of the insect takes precedence over anatomical detail.
A master of the Rimpa movement in the Meiji era, Sekka here reinterprets the codes of traditional Japanese painting through a modern decorative approach. The harmony of muted hues, including grey and pistachio green on a cream background, demonstrates the artist's pursuit of formal synthesis.
This naturalistic plate fits into a tradition of fauna observation, treated here as an ornamental motif. Its airy composition and chromatic balance make it a precious visual document for the study of early 20th-century Japanese aesthetics.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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