Fishermen from Momoyogusa – Flowers of a Hundred Generations (1909–1910)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Three fishermen are depicted in a staggered horizontal formation, moving towards the left side of the painting. They wear traditional Asian conical hats, and their garments seem to be flowing with their motion. Each is bent forward, suggesting strong effort or movement against resistance, possibly the force of water or wind. Their bare feet are visible, and it appears that they are wading through shallow water, as suggested by the visible water lines. They each hold ropes, taut and leading off the canvas, indicating they are pulling or securing something heavy. The colors used are muted, with shades of browns and blues dominating, under a vast, subdued gray sky.
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Kamisaka Sekka was an important artistic figure in early twentieth-century Japan. Born in Kyoto to a Samurai family, his talents for art and design were recognized early. He eventually allied himself with the traditional Rinpa school of art. He is considered the last great proponent of this artistic tradition.