Camelia, original Japanese watercolour

c1900 by Kwako, sold through J B Millet Co,. Boston

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This is an original Japanese watercolour on paper by an artist named Kawko, mounted but not framed. The whole measures 35.5 × 43cms, with the image measuring 23 × 28.5cms.

Artist's stamp and title in Japanese lower left. Undated c1900.

This delicate original watercolour captures a single camellia branch in the tradition of Japanese botanical study. Painted circa 1900, the piece showcases the subtle colour palette characteristic of the era.

This painting is part of the 20th-century American fascination with Japanese aesthetics. A label to the rear states it was imported by J.B. Millet Co. of Boston. Led by Josiah Byron Millet, this firm was a key figure in the tastes, importing Japanese material, including books, photographs and original art.

Condition

This artwork is in good condition for age. There is a little wrinkling to the top edge, and some tanning to the paper in the background. The subtle colours of the camelia remain undiminished. The image could possibly benefit from being remounted as there are some surface abrasions. A lovely watercolour that would look wonderful framed.

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