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Taisho - Finches & autumn foliage browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Paintings: Screens: Pre 1920: item #815268
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| A gorgeous two-fold nihonga screen from the Taisho period (1912-1926) featuring a group of finches socializing amongst vibrant autumnal foliage. The birds are remarkably human in their interaction and their stylized and abbreviated features enhance their presence. The leaves are turning at slightly differing rates and the artist has utilized an exceptional array of hues and colors, ranging from deep plum to golden yellow and even touches of spring green. The work has been painted on silk with ink, pigments and gold. It has very recently been fully remounted and restored. The screen measures 66 inches across and stands 48 inches high. We have been unable to trace the artist, a persistent theme with works dating to the Taisho period. | |||||||||||||||
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