Roosters
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; edition 14/100
- Dimensions:
- 63 × 30.5 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.