Klaus Dechert, offer for readers

Klaus Dechert (II)

(1930-2007)

German Moku Hanga printmaker. 

(rare offer for Blog readers & visitors)

Almost two years ago I shared my discovery of the traditionally created  Japanese prints by Klaus Dechert (see here*). Recently reader Markus, a relative of the artist, has send me pictures of some more examples of his (framed) work that are in his possesion. 

Prints by Dechert are hardly ever seen on the market and for those who would like to own a print by Klaus Dechert: the prints shown here are all for sale. A rare opportunity and, for the moment before offering them to an auction house, exclusively for readers of the Linosaurus. Markus has asked me to forward any seriously interested requests. Which I will happily do.  

(You'll find my email under the contact button, above) 

Klaus Dechert and Shiro Kasamatsu

Klaus Dechert

 (1930 – 2007)

German agricultural engineer, graphic and offset printer.

From 1965 artist and Hanga printmaker after education in Japan.

My Internet Odyssey revealing new adventures, treasures and artists of interest almost every (other) day. Like recently discovering German Hanga printer Klaus Dechert. 

After visiting a Hanga exhibition in Cairo in 1965 he decided becoming an artist in the traditional Moku Hanga way. Travelling to Japan he found a master who would teach him.

That teacher was no other than the great Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991). Japanese prints not my field of speciality. I have no speciality other then my enthusiasm for relief printing artists, prints and making. Japanese printing the Mother of all Modern Printmakers.

There are so many wonderful Japenese printmakers but I count some of Kasamatsu’s prints to my all time favourites.

He is among the printers “would I love to own a print by him one day” list.

Pupil and master. I think you are as surprised as I am with the great quality prints Dechert made. And as this occasion arose so unexpectedly it’s a good opportunity showing you my favorite (“would I love to” etc…..) Kasamatsu prints as well.

Bird Cage (1957)