Trompe l'oeil painting of male nude entitled “Journey” on shaped canvas board, mounted on wood substructure which enhances the three-dimensional feel of the work, a technique for which Nagano became known. Provenance: Artist | The Two Collection (an annual juried selection of art and antiques from the thousands of donations to the WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA), 5.16.1993 auction, lot #128 | Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida. Original catalog included with the lot.
Designer & Manufacturer: Shozo Nagano (1928-2007)
Markings: signed; 1993
Country of Origin & Materials: Japanese/American; acrylic, canvas board, wood
Dimensions(H,W,D): 22"h, 24"w, 2"d
Condition
very good