Tag: Japan
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A small wooden box
Read more: A small wooden boxA small wooden box that also never made it to be lacquered before my mother left Japan. Its subsequently been just treated with wax.
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Mitsuko
Read more: MitsukoI think this is Mitsuko who was our wonderful maid while we lived in Okinawa, Japan from1953 to 1955. She even used to accompany us on our sight seeing travels around Japan…..
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Ishiyama-san
Read more: Ishiyama-sanIshiyama-san was our wonderful cook while we lived in Okinawa, Japan from1953 to 1955. I’m not sure if this belongs with the paintings or the sketches as it was painted with sumi ink but definitely not in…..
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Japanese Girl
Read more: Japanese GirlA pencil and conte crayon sketch of a Japanese girl. Probably one of the children of ours servants while we lived in Okinawa, Japan from1953 to 1955. The Japanese characters on…..
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Seitoku
Read more: SeitokuA pencil sketch of a young school boy called Seitoku, possibly the brother of Shizue. Probably one of the children of ours servants while we lived in Okinawa, Japan from 1953 to 1955. He is depicted in his school uniform which…..
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Shizue
Read more: ShizueA pencil sketch of a young girl, Shizue. Probably one of the children of ours servants while we lived in Okinawa, Japan from1953 to 1955. The Japanese characters…..
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Contemplation
Read more: Contemplation“Colour!” While traditional sumi painting is generally monochromatic, they do make the solid sumi ink blocks in a variety of colors….
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The Fisherman
Read more: The Fisherman“Colour!” While traditional sumi painting is generally monochromatic, they do make the solid sumi ink blocks in a variety of colors….
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The Boatman
Read more: The BoatmanAnother traditional composition appropriate for a sumi painting. I love the use of the untouched paper surface to….
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Holy Peak, Mount Fuji
Read more: Holy Peak, Mount FujiA very traditional subject for sumi painting, Mount Fiji…..