Japanese Blue Butterflies - Kamisaka Sekka Meiji Art Print
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's Japanese Butterflies in Blue isn't just a print—it's a rebellious symphony in azure, composed during Japan's artistic awakening. This Meiji-era masterpiece, birthed from woodblocks in the early 1900s, flutters between tradition and revolution.
Sekka, the enfant terrible of Japanese design, marries ukiyo-e's meticulous detail with Art Nouveau's sensuous curves, creating a visual haiku that speaks volumes about cultural metamorphosis. Each butterfly, rendered in shades from midnight to cerulean, isn't merely decorative—it's a winged metaphor for Japan's emergence from isolationism.
Sekka's genius lies in his chromatic audacity; he pushes the boundaries of woodblock printing, coaxing an electric blue that almost buzzes off the paper. This print isn't just art—it's a time capsule of Japan's artistic revolution, a conversation starter that transforms walls into portals to a pivotal moment in design history. For Japanophiles and butterfly besties, this artwork's an irresistible slice of Meiji magic.
Information
• Patience is... boring: Printed locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Fine art paper for bold statements: Archival grade enhanced matte paper — delivering spectacular colors so rich, potent and tactile that your new print hums with life.
• Forget faded reproductions and printable posters: This print's fueled by colors that sing. Rendered with precision on warm-toned museum quality paper using water-based inks that shine for decades.
• FSC® certified: the math is simple: responsible forest management = art that doesn't cost the earth.
About the Artist
Shipping & Delivery
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
