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Green Bamboo (Ryokuchiku zu)

ca. 1910's

Japanese, 1870 - 1931

In this work, Tsuji Kako (1871-1931) expresses a fresh atmosphere through the simple motif of bright green bamboo trunks and leaves. A composition of bamboo groves at both sides of the screens, with lower parts of the trunks featured in the center, gives the illusion of spatial depth that draws the viewer deeper into the painting.

Color on paper

48 x 102 1/2 in. (121.9 x 260.4 cm)

Overall: 54 x 108 1/4 in. (137.2 x 275 cm)

Gift of Henry and Mary Ann James, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum

2007.30.1

Provenance: From Japanese antiques dealer ca. 2001, as purchase to Jameses

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "SAM at 75: Building a Collection for Seattle", May 5, 2007 - September 9, 2007

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