Discover the magnificent prints of the Japanese painter Kamisaka Sekka. The last representative of the Rinpa school of art, this artist created dozens of works, of which we offer you authentic reproductions today.Flower garden,cranes gathered behind branches,Samurai in costumeand evenMount FujiWe have selected several illustrations that are ideal for decorating a bedroom, living room, or office.
Kamisaka Sekka, from samurai to traditional Japanese painter
Born into a prominent samurai family in 1866 in Kyoto, Kamisaka Sekka's talent and aptitude for art and design were quickly recognized by his family. He later joined the traditional Rinpa school of art, a Japanese painting style that had been declining in popularity at the time. Faced with this reality, the country decided to capitalize on the world's interest in its traditional art, and in 1901, Kamisaka Sekka was sent to Glasgow, Scotland. There, he became passionate about Art Nouveau and researched the characteristics of Japanese works that appealed to Westerners.
Back in the Land of the Rising Sun, he became a professor at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts, where he taught his students traditional techniques while incorporating some things he had discovered in Europe. His personal compositions respect the subjects of the Rinpa style, to which he adds modern and Western details. He uses, for example, bright colors for dazzling effects. Today, he is still considered the last representative of the Rinpa movement, with works that have become mythical. His finest prints are mainly found in his work Momoyogusa, which literally means "A World of Things." Commissioned by the Unsodo publishing house, it comprises 3 volumes and 60 paintings, with varied subjects: characters, landscapes, classic themes or those inspired by his travels.
Escape to the land of the rising sun with Kamisaka Sekka and Oneart
Convinced by the beauty of Kamisaka Sekka's productions, the Oneart experts naturally chose several of his prints to complete their catalog. Explore our selection, which includes both works with a traditional spirit, such asSato No Yuki, and others, more modern, such asA walk in the rice paddies.
Perfect for bringing a touch of serenity to a bedroom or office, the prints of this painter depict sometimes thecherry trees in bloom during the Hanami season, sometimes graceful cranes grouped behind branches. We also offer the reproduction of apainting of a phoenix, a mythological creature illustrated with great delicacy. These delicate images guarantee an instant journey to the Japanese countryside, full of flowers and majestic animals.
At Oneart, we strive to produce high-quality, long-lasting posters. First, we use cream-colored, textured vellum paper, reminiscent of the era of elegant calligraphy. We also use a digital printing process, which allows for highly precise images, restored if necessary, for a greater level of detail. Finally, we produce our posters on demand to conserve raw materials.
