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Seated Kannon (Avalokitesvara)

Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975

Artist : Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975
Date : 1965
Medium : ink and pigment on paper
Item# : 960193
Condition : Restored tear at top left
Image size : 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches
Comments : Brush signature on original painting
Price : $15,000

About The Artist

Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975

Born in Aomori prefecture. Began self-study of oil painting and in 1920 organized Seikokai (Blue Light Group) to hold exhibitions twice a year. First went to Tokyo in 1924. Inspired to make moku-hanga by seeing a Kawakami Sumio print in 1926. Studied briefly with Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1928. Exhibited prints with Kokugakai from 1930; member 1932-1953. Member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai 1932-1938. Exhibited early paintings at Hakujitsukai, Bunten, and Teiten. Met Yanagi Soetsu in 1936; from that .....

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