Waka-Matsushima

Artist Henry Sugimoto (American, 1900 - 1990)

Object Namepainting

Mediumoil, canvas

Dimensions21 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (55.2 x 65.4 x 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsFine Arts

Credit LineGift of Madeleine Sugimoto

Object number2015.2.320

DescriptionStretched and framed oil painting by Henry Sugimoto. Painting of five rock formations emerging from the ocean. The smallest formation is on the right. The other four span from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of painting. They have vegetation sprouting from the top or side and the first three are triangular in shape. In the background are larger formations and land mass. The ocean is painted with small crested waves. Signed in bottom left corner: H. Sugimoto. Painting housed in linen liner and grayish-beige frame. On verso, label attached to top left corner: Waka-Matsushima | (20 x 16).