by Artist (86)
Rinsaku Akamatsu,
Japanese,
(1878–1953)
Scenery of Osaka / Kozu Shrine, No. 17, 1952
ink and colors on paper
8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (23 x 30 cm)
Scenery of Osaka / Kozu Shrine, No. 17, 1952
ink and colors on paper
8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (23 x 30 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Period:
Showa (Japan, 1926-1989)
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds from the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2019.1.29
Alternate Title:
Osaka Fukei / Kozu Shrine, No. 17
Commentary
From the series, "Osaka Fukei," ("Scenery of Osaka"). Kozu Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Nintoku The print comes with a copy of the index of the series, which notes, "The artist Rinsaku Akamatsu, an authority on Western-style painting in Japan, selected these 24 views of Osaka, known for their scenic beauty in Pre-War days."
2018.1.49, 2018.1.53, 2018.1.61, 2018.1.69 and 2019.1.29 are all part of this series.
Marks
The paper bears the artist's signature: "Rinsaku".
Medium
ink and colors on paper
Object Description
The work depicts a river with three boats in the foreground and a bridge in the middle ground, lined with neutral-colored buildings.
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