Duizend grassen
1903-06
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
356; 238
About this artwork
height 238 mm x width 356 mm
Art Historical Context
"Duizend grassen (Thousand Grasses created by Japanese artist and designer Kamisaka Sek between 1903 and1906, is a color woodcut measuring 238 mm high by 356 mm wide. Part of Sekka's renowned series *One Thousand Grasses*, print exemplifies his mastery of traditional Japanese woodblock printing while infusing it with modern flair. The medium—color woodcut—involves carving intricate designs into wooden blocks, layering inks for vibrant hues, a technique rooted in ukiyo-e but elevated by Sekka into sophisticated pattern books for textiles and ceramics. Sekka (1866–1942), a leading figure in the...
About the Artist
Kamisaka Sekka · 1866–1942
Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) was a pivotal figure in early twentieth-century Japanese art, recognized as a master of the Rinpa (or Rimpa) school revival and a pioneer of modern Japanese design. Born in Kyoto to a samurai family, Sekka successfully bridged traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western Art Nouveau influences, creating a distinctive synthesis that profoundly influenced Japanese design e...