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| Artist: | Kato Eika (1869-1942 watercolour) |
| Title: | Geisha Entertaining (given title; official title unknown) |
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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): | Double Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Double Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 46530 |
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For your consideration. A beautifully done pre war watercolor of an evening party highlighted with Geishas entertaining and serving their guests. A large tree filled with cherry blossoms softens this evening setting. The ripples and reflections in the water give a great feeling of depth to the painting. Most likely the work of Eika Kato (1859-1942).
The image measures 12.75" X 20". Overall it is 19.25" X 26.25" |
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| Artist Bio: |
1869, April - Born Saichiro Kato, he took Eika Kato as a pseudonym.
1886 - Learnt watercolor painting from Toru Azukisawa.
1888 - Moved to Yokohama.
1889 - Learnt Japanese style painting techniques from Beisen Kubota.
1892, September - Married Kiku Tanaka.
1909, March - Announced an exhibition of 50 watercolours.
1910~ - Extend over several decades, painted watercolours in Hong Kong.
1942, September - Died at the age of 74. Buried in Kuboyama cemetery.
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