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painting
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

painting

Maker (1899 - 1990)
Date1943
Mediumpaper
Dimensions14 5/8" x 20 7/8"
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineJapanese American National Museum
Object number2015.100.10
DescriptionHorizontal watercolor painting of 6 boys swimming in a creek or river. To the far right is a tent with table and bench inside. The table is set with 3 pots or bowls. A man in white coat, white cap and blue pants stands outside the tent watching the boys. In the background are low hills in golden yellow, tan and pale sage green. a few green plants are on the edge of the water. The sky is blue with white clouds. A cream colored border (unpainted) is 1 1/4 - 1 3/8" around all sides. Signed and dated in LR corner "Estelle Ishigo 8-43."
Copyright JANM
Ishigo, Estelle
1943
Copyright JANM
Ishigo, Estelle
1943
Copyright JANM
Ishigo, Estelle
1944
Copyright JANM
Ishigo, Estelle
1943

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