Statue of Christ in Montmartre
- Date:
- 1959
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Typical Price
Statue of Christ in Montmartre records Sekino's impression of the Sacre-Coeur basilica during his European travels. The monumental subject pushed his composition toward a more vertical, towering format. Prices generally range from $200-$700 for this unusual cross-cultural subject in his oeuvre.
Description
A 1959 woodblock made during Sekino's European travels, depicting the famous Sacré-Cœur figure of Christ atop Montmartre — the bohemian hill neighborhood in Paris that was synonymous with modern art at the turn of the century. Sekino's choice of subject places him in the tradition of Japanese artists who traveled to Europe and encountered Western religious iconography as both cultural artifact and artistic challenge, rendering it in a medium that carries entirely different associations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Statue of Christ in Montmartre was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 1959.
Statue of Christ in Montmartre uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Statue of Christ in Montmartre depicts religious.