Showrooms

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Swallows in Tropical Landscape

Origin

Japan

Period

1900-1919

Materials

mineral pigments on gilt silk

Dimensions

W.	73 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	185.42 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Excellent

Creation Date

c. 1900

Description

(Southern Islands of Japan) Okinawa painting with palm trees, flying swallows, and antheriums. Graphic and dynamic splashes of color and design gives this painting an air of modernism. This is a traditional subject, but expressed with a more modern feeling, which is uncommon and remarkable. Mineral pigments on gilt linen. Signature reads: Matsuki.

Styles / Movements

Asian Art

Dealer Reference Number

S1608

Incollect Reference Number

259952