Een boot trekken
1909
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
439; 299
About this artwork
height 299 mm x width 439 mm
Art Historical Context
Kamisaka Sekka (1866–1942), a pioneering artist and designer, created *Een boot trekken* (Pulling a Boat) 1909, a color woodcut measuring 299 mm high by 439 mm wide. Active during Japan's late Meiji era—a time of rapid modernization and cultural fusion—Sekka revitalized the Rinpa tradition known for its bold, decorative patterns inspired by nature and everyday motifs. His work bridged classical Japanese aesthetics with emerging Western influences like Art Nouveau, making him a key figure in the evolution of *mokuhanga* (woodblock printing). This print exemplifies the meticulous craft of color...
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...