Owls

Art Historical Context

**Owls**, a captivating color woodcut by Japanese artist Jun'ichiro Sekino from 1955, showcases the masterful blend of tradition and innovation in post-war Japanese printmaking. of the National Gallery of's Rosenwald Collection, print exemplifies Sekino's prowess in the *sōsaku hanga* (creative prints) movement, where artists took personal control over every stage of production—from design to carving and printing—breaking from collaborative ukiyo-e conventions. Sekino, a leading figure in 20th-century Japanese woodblock printing, was renowned for his intricate layering of colors and textures,...