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Tatsumi Shimura
Original Painting for a Japanese Magazine Cover or Romance Novel

1960s

About the Item

Painting for a Japanese magazine cover, or possibly a romance novel. One can infer from the dramatic juxtaposition that it may have been designed for a serialized novel set in Taisho period Japan. The woman’s kimono bears a pattern consistent with the Taisho era. Shimura did a number of well-received prints in the mid 20th century. As a young man, Shimura worked as an illustrator for newspapers, serialized novels, and magazines, notably for the Japanese magazine "Woman's world" (Fujokai). His most famous illustrations were for the novel Tange Sazen by Hayashi Fubo.This painting has been framed by us with a wavelike silver frame and an acid-free mat. Sold with frame.
  • Creator:
    Tatsumi Shimura (1907 - 1980, Japanese)
  • Creation Year:
    1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.71 in (27.2 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
    Showa
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Condition is excellent; the work has never been hung on the wall. The outer dimensions of the frame are 48.5 cm x 41 cm.
  • Gallery Location:
    Burbank, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SHM0011stDibs: LU33221710963
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