1964
Green Willows, Crimson Blossoms
Shiryū MoritaJapanese, 1912 - 1998
The poetic, four-character phrase -"Green willows, red flowers" is written in cursive script on this screen. Morita Shiryu contributed to the development of modern art in Japan with works such as this screen, making use of an innovative combination of mediums and emphasizing the appeal of the abstract qualities of calligraphy.
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