The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

UNUSUAL Japanese EXHIBITION OIL PAINTING, YONEDA MIO


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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1950: Item # 420347

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At first glance this appears to simply be a large image of a burning tree, however, look again and find the tree like figure is in the from of two entwined lovers, flames leaping from their impassioned bodies. This was likely made as an exhibition work, as it certainly would be difficult to fit into even a large Japanese home. The piece is signed Yoneda Mio, (Yoneda Mionosuke), and likely dates from the 1930s. The canvas measures 49 x 61-1/2 inches (124 x 156 cm) the frame 52-1/2 by 65 inches (133 x 165 cm). Overall the painting is in good condition, with minor abrasions typical of age, the frame has sustained a great deal of damage.