Depicting his daughter Ayuko with a swan, this family portrait showcases Sekino's gift for capturing childhood innocence. Every impression was hand-printed by the artist himself, making each one a unique encounter with his craftsmanship. Prices generally fall between $300-$900, and signed impressions with clear edition numbers are most desirable.
A companion to the "Boy and His Rooster" series, this print substitutes Sekino's daughter Ayuko for his son Jumpei and a swan for the usual rooster, achieving a different emotional register entirely. Where the rooster images carry a kind of strutting energy, the swan introduces grace and perhaps melancholy — the bird's long neck curving with a gentleness that mirrors the child's own vulnerability. The parenthetical subtitle confirms this as another portrait of the artist's family.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
A Girl and Her Swan (Artist's daughter, Ayuko) was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
A Girl and Her Swan (Artist's daughter, Ayuko) uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
A Girl and Her Swan (Artist's daughter, Ayuko) depicts children and daily life.
