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drawing
Maker
Ueyama, Tokio
(1889 - 1954)
Date1943
Mediumpaper, wood, glass
DimensionsL: 25 in, W: 19 in, Frame: 33.75 x 24.75 x 1.25 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of Arthur Sawa
Object number2004.35.1a
Description1 charcoal drawing of biwa musician and instructor, Tomoye Sawa (professional name, Gakuhajo) by Tokio Ueyama. Portrait of Tomoye holding a biwa, he is shown facing left, wearing eyeglasses and a suit. Signed on lower right: Tokio Ueyama/1943. Drawing is matted and framed in gold painted wooden frame.