Sekino's drawing for Rabbit and Boy offers a rare glimpse into his preparatory process before carving the woodblock. Such preliminary works are uncommon on the market and attract collectors interested in the artist's creative method. Values typically range from $200-$600, though the documentary nature of the piece adds intangible appeal.
This 1964 preparatory drawing for the finished woodblock "Rabbit and Boy" offers a rare window into Sekino's working process. Executed in acrylic, oil pastel, oiled charcoal, and ink over a graphite underdrawing, it shows the artist layering texture and gesture while working out the composition's balance between the child's form and the animal's alert energy. The mixed-media approach reflects Sekino's lifelong integration of Western drawing techniques into his Japanese printmaking practice.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Drawing for Rabbit and Boy was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 1964.
Drawing for Rabbit and Boy uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on acrylic paint and oil pastel with oiled charcoal and ink over an ink and graphite underdrawing on paper.
Drawing for Rabbit and Boy depicts children and animals.
Drawing for Rabbit and Boy measures 46.5 × 36.5 cm.
