09-01-2017 06:33 PM
I am stumped, can you help? These two "paintings" are 3 dimensional. What are they made from??? Looks like plaster composition on canvas or wood. Definately from the 1950's or late 1940's. I read that these types of paintings were brought back by servicemen stationed in Japan in WWII or serving in the Korean war.
Anyone know more about these items?
Thank you!
09-01-2017 10:52 PM - edited 09-01-2017 10:53 PM
I'm afraid I can't help much with these. I've not seen the plaster or gesso type with the bark, before. The Chinese did painted gesso work, but I can't imagine them doing one of Mt. Fuji. However, because I'm not familiar with them doesn't mean they aren't Japanese. I would agree that they are probably post WWII.
Most of what I've seen were made with built up areas of wood or bark and a scene like the top one. The second picture would take a large stretch of the imagination to en\vision a Japanese setting.
Sorry I couldn't be more help on these.
09-03-2017 08:00 AM
Thank you for your insight. I will look into Chinese gesso work.
Researching interesting items is like a treasure hunt:)