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Origin
unknown
Artist's Lifespan
unknown
Accession #
AG.2012.99
Date of Creation
1973
Date of Acquisition
2012
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60"x48"(61"x49")
Location
Bldg. 57
Signature
on verso
Collection
Wells Fargo
Framing
yes
Condition
good
Exhibit Label
The artwork’s title mentions Kyoto, Japan, which is known for its various Buddhist and Shinto temples and the National Museum of Modern Art. The artwork's colors balance the city's wooden architecture and vibrant flora. The piece above displays an abstract style, with swift, bold brushstrokes on the canvas that evoke the calligraphy characteristic of Japanese abstract art. Abstract art gained popularity in Japan after World War II, leading to a cultural exchange between Japan and the Western world.
Reference:
- Hasegawa, Sabro. “Abstract Art in Japan.” In The World of Abstract Art, edited by G. Wittenborn. New York, 1957.