Maan en grassen
Kamisaka Sekka
1909
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
299; 439
About this artwork
Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds
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...