Japanese Woodblock Print, c 1920 published by Shima Art Co.

SIZE IN INCHES: tanzaku, 3 x 13.5

PROVENANCE: From the Robert O. Muller estate.

MARUYAMA OKYO (1733-1795) was the most influential painter and teacher of the 18th century in Kyoto. Although trained in the conservative Kano School of painting, Okyo combined styles from Japanese, Chinese, and 18th century Western influences. With an eye toward realistic perspective and scientific observation, Okyo created naturalistic bird-and-flower studies and illustrated anatomy books. Broadening his range to producing large-scale screen compositions, Okyo accepted commissions from temples and the royal palace in Kyoto. Famous in his own time, he founded the Maruyama School and influenced such noted painters as Matsumura Goshun and Nagasawa Rosetsu.

Fine, no flaws. Uncirculated print.