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| Artist: | Yamanoi (watercolour) — 山之井 |
| Title: | Fisherman by river |
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| Date of first edition?: | circa 1920-1940 |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Self |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Self |
| Medium (first edition): | Watercolour |
| Medium (this edition): | Watercolour |
| Format (first edition): | Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 41544 |
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Saturday, 30 August 2008
This is an original watercolour by the respected Japanese artist I. Yamanoi; one of a group of artists who flourished in the 1930’s in Japan and signed their names in western script. This is a genre of artists that has only recently been discovered in the West.
There is no doubting the talent and artistry that Yamanoi has, as seen here in this watercolour which focuses on the large stretch of water – the background is subtle and slightly hazy but the fisherman in the foreground is sharp, leading the eye to the boat in the distance. The division between sky, water and figures is carefully arranged.
There is slight foxing to the left edge of the painting and slight aging to the upper and right edges.
This painting is framed in wood and under glass, ready to hang. It measures 13 ¾” x 10”. |
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| Artist Bio: |
A pre-war watercolour artist, possibly several related artists. Signed Yamanoi" or "K. Yamanoi". There is also a J Yamanoi who sold watercolours and picture frames from Motomachi San-chome in Yokohama.
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