Picture Cards 1901
kamisakasekka
aged paper
toned paper
water colours
ink paper printed
book
sketch book
japan
personal sketchbook
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
watercolor
"Picture Cards," a work from 1901 by the renowned Japanese artist Kamisaka Sekka, showcases the beauty of simple design and traditional techniques. The cover features a minimalist depiction of layered mountains in muted tones, rendered with delicate strokes. The use of subtle color and the absence of detailed imagery create a sense of serenity and harmony, typical of Japanese aesthetics. This artwork is a testament to Sekka's mastery of traditional Japanese painting and his ability to convey a profound sense of beauty through understated forms. It is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of 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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