Colored chalks on fine wove drawing paper, composition (untitled), signed and dated on the reverse (Atsuko Tanaka*, 1932-2005). 13 x 9 3/8 inches. Very good condition. Unframed for inspection and post-auction shipping.

Provenance: Ex-collection Mr. & Mrs. Donald Reuter, Stinson Beach, California, possibly acquired directly from the artist. [The Reuters were avid collectors of Chinese and Japanese artworks, including those by Jiro Yoshihara, Tsuguharu Foujita, and Kazuo Shiraga.] Acquired from Mr. & Mrs. Reuter by the present owner, circa 1990's.

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