Screens: Pre 1910

 Morimura Yoshine (1871-1938) - Shijo crane screen

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PRICE : $2200  

ARTIST :
Morimura Yoshine (1871-1938). Born in Aichi prefecture. He originally studied with the Shijo school under Kimura Unkei. He later turned to Yamato-e, studying under Kimura Kinshu and Hibino Hakukei. He was a regular exhibitor with the National Bunten/Teiten. He exhibited works with Bunten 6, 8 and 9. Teiten 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 and also with the 1st Shinbunten.

AGE :
dated 1900

SIZE :
Each image measures 50'' by 22'' (127 by 57 cm). The screen measures 60'' by 61'' (152 by 154 cm).

DESCRIPTION :
Dated the 33rd year of the Meiji period (1900), this matching pair of crane paintings have recently been mounted as a smaller two-fold screen. They are the work of Morimura Yoshine from his earlier days with the Shijo school.

TECHNIQUE :
Very finely painted with ink, color and gofun on silk.

CONDITION :
The paintings are in good condition. The screen is perfect.