Maan en grassen 1909

"Maan en grassen" (Moon and Grasses) is a woodblock print created in 1909 by the renowned Japanese artist Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942). The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sekka's mastery of minimalist aesthetics, depicting a serene scene of delicate grasses silhouetted against a pale gray moon. The simplicity of the design and the use of muted colors create a sense of tranquility and evoke the beauty of the natural world. The print, typical of the Japanese art movement known as shin-hanga, combines traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, making it a captivating example of early 20th-century Japanese art.