Who painted Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo)?

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo) was painted by Kamisaka Sekka in 1909.

Where can I see Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo)?

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo)?

Museum-quality prints of Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo)

Kamisaka Sekka , 1909

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Rooster (Chabo) is a drawing by Kamisaka Sekka. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

He adjusted the curves of the rooster’s neck and the spread of its tail before printing the final design.

A black rooster stands in profile against a pale pink background. Its feathers are outlined in ink, then filled with soft watercolor washes. The bird’s comb is bright red, its feet a warm yellow. Tiny buds and grasses dot the edges of the page.

Sekka made loose sketches first on tracing paper. He adjusted the curves of the rooster’s neck and the spread of its tail before printing the final design. Printed versions are crisp and balanced, but the rough drafts show how playful his hand could be.

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Overview

This drawing is a preparatory study for Kamisaka Sekka's 'Flowers of a Hundred Worlds' series, featuring a rooster against a pale pink background.

Technique & Style

Executed on tracing paper with ink and soft watercolor washes, the sketch showcases Sekka's loose, freehand style, with the rooster's feathers, comb, and feet rendered in varying colors.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a black rooster in profile, surrounded by tiny buds and grasses, its vibrant red comb and yellow feet adding pops of color to the composition.

History & Provenance

Sekka created this sketch as a precursor to the final printed design, making adjustments to the rooster's pose before settling on the published version.