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Sotatsu Tawaraya fl. ca. 1600-1643 - Magnolia - Rimpa School Series
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Magnolia - Rimpa School Series
by Sotatsu Tawaraya fl. ca. 1600-1643
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10560 |
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| Date Sold |
Sunday, October 10, 2004 |
| Title |
Magnolia - Rimpa School Series |
| Artist |
Sotatsu Tawaraya fl. ca. 1600-1643 |
| Description |
From the album series of prominent Rimpa artists. Magnolia with gold metallic pigment on black ogi-fan. "Rimpa" was a decorative school founded by Sotatsu in early 17th century. It was further developed by Korin OGATA (1652-1716). Shiko was one of Korin's best students. Their strikingly modern creations were moved into the spotlight again in 20th century by Sekka KAMISAKA (1866-1942). |
| Signature |
"Sotatsu hitsu", title and "Kin'u bo" printed on the lower margin. |
| Seal |
Artist's seal (inen). |
| Dated |
Original painting in Edo period. This woodblock print series was made in 1931. |
| Publisher |
Uchida. |
| Medium/Technique |
Woodblock print. |
| Impression |
Excellent. |
| Colors |
Excellent ... gold colored metallic pigment, mica sprinkled on the ogi-fan, decorative wave patterns depicted with mica. |
| Condition |
Very good ... paper toning, upper background lightly soiled, margins lightly creased. |
| Note |
Kin'u TAKESHITA, honor student of Hogai Kano, prepared the paintings originally made by Sotatsu in order to transfer them into woodblock prints. |
| Width Item |
15.4 inches = 39.0 cm |
| Height Item |
10.4 inches = 26.5 cm |
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