Anonymer Künstler (19th century). Peasant, carrying a bundle of rice on his head. Brush in gray and watercolor, on thin Japan paper, glued along the edges on a support. 55 x 32.8 cm. Prov.: Collection of Dr. Julius Kurth (1870-1949), pastor, private scholar a. author. He published several works on chin. a. japan. Woodblock print. - Somewhat creased a. stained. With coll. stamp on cardboard. - ╔Anonymous. Artist.╗ Richly decorated Japanese woman sitting beside a brook. Brush in gray a. some watercolor on Japan laid paper. 25.5 x 18.4 cm. - Stained. D

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