The Doll-maker
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
The hyphenated title — "The Doll-maker" rather than "Doll Maker" — gives this print's craftsperson a slightly more archaic, fairy-tale quality that may be intentional. Sekino's depiction of this traditional artisan explores the peculiar relationship between maker and made: the doll-maker surrounded by faces that reflect or parody human expression, the craftsperson's skill measured by how convincingly the wooden or ceramic face approximates life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Doll-maker was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
The Doll-maker uses Moku-hanga, Nishiki-e, and Sumi, on woodblock print.
The Doll-maker depicts craftspeople and daily life.