Roosters are a recurring motif in Sekino's work, appearing both as independent animal subjects and as companions to his portrait figures. The bold forms of these birds suited his graphic woodblock style perfectly. Prices range from $200-$600 for this hand-pulled limited-edition print.
Multiple roosters occupy this color edition print (14 of 100), the male birds arranged in a composition that studies their competitive social dynamics — the puffed chest, the alert comb, the sideways threat-assessment posture that precedes a fight. Sekino's roosters are graphic material as much as subjects: the geometric precision of feather patterns, the angular profile of the beak, and the bold primary colors of comb and wattle are perfectly suited to woodblock.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Roosters was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 20th century.
Roosters uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on color woodblock print; edition 14/100.
Roosters depicts birds & flowers and animals.
Roosters measures 63 × 30.5 cm.
