Child of the Sea, Shôwa period, dated 1940
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Harvard Art Museum
- Image courtesy of
- Harvard Art Museum
Description
Dated 1940, this early Showa-period work depicts a child in a coastal or maritime setting, placing it among Sekino's earlier prints before his mature sosaku-hanga style fully consolidated. The title connects to themes of childhood and natural environment that recur throughout his career, here specifically linked to the sea. As a 1940 work, it reflects Sekino's practice during a period when he was still developing his technical range. The composition likely features a young figure against water or shoreline, with the simplified color and line characteristic of his figure work at this stage. Printed on washi, the impression would show the slightly irregular ink absorption typical of hand-pulled sosaku-hanga editions of the period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Child of the Sea, Shôwa period, dated 1940 was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Child of the Sea, Shôwa period, dated 1940 depicts seascapes.