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.
About the Art Prints
Enhanced Matte Fine Art Paper
Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.
Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.
True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper
Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.
FSC® certified: every tree replaced, workers treated fairly & local rights respected.
Framed Fine Art Prints
Timeless statements
• Chevron cut wooden frames.
• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.
• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.
FSC® certified
Every tree replaced, workers treated fairly & local rights respected.
3 distinctive colors
Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.
White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.
Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.
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About the Artist
The Timeless Sale
The Timeless Sale — always in style
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Only the Best Will Do
Fine art heavyweight paper enhances details, depth & dimension while softening glare to let colors tell their full story.
Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
A Century of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
