Japanese Butterflies - Kamisaka Sekka Kacho-e Art Print
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's "A Thousand Butterflies" (Chō senshu) is a dazzling feast for the eyes, marrying Meiji-era innovation with timeless Japanese aesthetics. This 1904 woodblock masterpiece showcases a riot of lepidopteran diversity, from regal swallowtails to gossamer-winged hairstreaks.
Sekka's genius lies in his audacious fusion of traditional ukiyo-e techniques with Art Nouveau flair, creating a visual language that transcends cultural boundaries. Each butterfly is a miniature marvel, rendered with painstaking precision and bursting with vibrant hues that seem to defy the limitations of woodblock printing.
This isn't just entomological eye candy; it's a bold statement on the cusp of Japan's modernization. Sekka's work flutters between worlds - East and West, tradition and innovation - much like the ethereal creatures he depicts. A time capsule of Japanese artistic evolution. And a conversation starter that never fails to enchant and intrigue.
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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Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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.
More details on returns and refunds
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.
