Picture Cards 1901
kamisakasekka
toned paper
water colours
ink painting
ink paper printed
book
japan
handmade artwork painting
stoneware
coffee painting
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
"Picture Cards" is a collection of 1901 drawings by Japanese artist Kamisaka Sekka. The book's cover, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a simple yet striking design of mountains and clouds rendered in ink and wash on paper. The delicate lines and subtle washes evoke a sense of serene beauty, characteristic of Sekka's artistic style. The book's title is written in elegant calligraphy, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal. This work exemplifies Sekka's talent for capturing the essence of nature through simple and refined means, making it a compelling example of Japanese art.
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This two-volume design collection plays with designs presented in the square format of traditional picture or poem cards. Volume one features 32 images, including two color prints in green and orange, while the remaining designs and the 30 images in volume two are depicted in monochrome ink woodblock print. The designs include images from nature, such as waves and plant motifs, but also some abstract patterns.
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