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Saitō Kiyoshi
Illusion of the Sea1950

Not on view
Horizontal still life painting of three large overlapping seashells in blush pink, golden yellow, and amber brown against a deep navy blue background, with gestural red lines tracing their contours

Saitō Kiyoshi, Illusion of the Sea, 1950, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, In memory of Helen Juda, acquired with funds provided by Mrs. Harry Lenart, Eileen F. Singer, Museum Associates, and the Far Eastern Art Council, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Saitō Kiyoshi
Title
Illusion of the Sea
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1950
Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Medium
Color woodblock print
Dimensions
17 1/2 x 27 in. (44.5 x 68.6 cm)
Credit Line
In memory of Helen Juda, acquired with funds provided by Mrs. Harry Lenart, Eileen F. Singer, Museum Associates, and the Far Eastern Art Council
Accession Number
AC1996.153.1
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Copyright
© Saitō Kiyoshi