Artist: Matsuda
Title: Country Farm in Autumn (1)
Date: 1920
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Source:
Ohmi Gallery
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Description:
I doubt this is by Fumiko Matsuda, who was born in 1928. From the previous owner: "Charming superb quality watercolour study of a forest interior, a cabin or woodsman’s cottage beyond. Signed bottom right Matsuda but without a traditional ink impression we would expect from Japanese artists. Our research draws us to Fumiko Matsuda and our paperwork for this painting also indicates the artist, purchased from a leading country market auction. Few Matsuda works come to auction and the artist's work has matured in recently years. This example, a very atmospheric piece with mist cloaking the forest beyond contrasting with the trees and foliage in the foreground, is an early work for Matsuda, c1940s. A simple, well balanced landscape, given much depth and atmosphere with a subtle use of soft colours to create depth. Size, medium and condition: Size: from front elevation, viewable painting 33.5 x 24.5cm (13.5 x 9.5 inches), frame 46 x 37.5cm (18 x 14.75 inches). Medium, watercolour on art paper, framed behind a slip frame; in excellent condition, the work is dry, no foxing noticed, soft colours appear colourfast and not faded; in its original solid wood frame with pine backing boards, shows minor age related wear." (1) This item is either untitled or the title is unknown. This item is from my personal collection and is not for sale.
