LISTED GERMAN WILLY SEILER (1903-1988) FINE ORIGINAL ETCHING

Description: LISTED GERMAN WILLY SEILER (1903-1988) FINE ORIGINAL ETCHING For your consideration, this is a wooden frame under glass fine vintage original etching titled "Japanese Rice Farmer" by listed German artist: Willy Seiler (1903-1988) in good condition. The piece is pencil signed in the lower right and titled in the lower left by the artist. It is very well executed with fine detail. WILLY SEILER, renowed German artist, was born in Dresden in 1903. His initial schooling in art recived in Dresden and Munich, was followed by a two-year period of study in Paris. After touring Europe extensively, Seiler left Germany in 1928, and has not seen his homeland since-due principally to the disruption of plans by the war and subsequent unsettled conditions on the Continent. To date Seiler has visited 44 countries, some of them several times. He has exhibited in Rome and Paris, in Jerusalem and Teheran, in San Francisco and Mexico City, to mention only a few points in his globe circling travels. His work has been recived enthusiastically everywhere and acclaimed in the highest circles by maharajahs in India and by princes and leading officials in many other countries. Seiler's second sojourn in Japan turned out to be a permanent one-he has been there over twnty years. After the end of World War II the highly versatile artist instructed American Army College with outstanding success. Sailer's etchings have won him a wide reputation. As the creator of numerous etchings of picturesque Japanese and Korean subjects he has captured thequaintnes of the East in the distinctive copperplate medium of the West with superb draftsmanship, to produce an art of rare beauty. Since Seiler's first postwar etchings were sent abroad in 1949, they have met with grat popular acclaim. These crations have been well received by the American public and are lending grace, bauty and distinction to many art galleries and private homes. In Japan, Seiler's etching have become well known to art connoisseurs of many nationalities. Members of the Allied Forces have been captived by the warmthand realism of his crations. Seiler's etching of General Mac Arthur, made from life in 1951, was praised as an outstanding work by yhe General and Pacific Stars and Stripes. Many prominent persons features have been captured by the outstanding artistry of Willy Seiler. His latest portrait is an etching of President Syngman Rhee, made in 1957 when Seiler visited Korea on a special assignment for Pacific Stars and Stripes. His sketching trip to Okinawa followed. Next to his etchings, he is best known for his "Willy Seiler Dolls". These are cute, authentically costumed little figures representing everyday characters oj Japan, Korea and Okinawa. Willy Seiler: Biography Willy Seiler remains a celebrated artist among collectors of Japanese prints, yet details about his life remain elusive. Born in 1903 in Dresden, he commenced his artistic education and continued his studies in art in Munich. Departing from Germany in 1928, Seiler embarked on what seemed to be a perpetual journey across various European countries, potentially including visits to America and Asia. Some sources suggest that he might have encountered Japan before World War II. Throughout his extensive travels, Willy Seiler seemingly sustained himself through his artistic endeavors. Settling in Karuizawa, Japan Following the conclusion of World War II, Willy Seiler found his home in Japan. In addition to producing etchings, he delved into crafting 'Japanese' folk dolls, marketing these creations to members of the American occupation forces stationed in Japan. Moreover, Seiler took on the role of an art instructor at an American army college located in Tokyo. According to research conducted by Darrel C. Karl, a private collector, there is speculation that Willy Seiler might have returned to Europe in the 1960s and potentially passed away in 1997 in Switzerland. However, this information remains unverified. Etchings by Willy Seiler Willy Seiler specialized in etching as his primary printmaking technique. This preference suggests his inclination towards creating works tailored for non-Japanese audiences, specifically members of the American occupation force and other Western foreigners. Unlike artists who employed the traditional Japanese woodblock technique, Seiler, like many of his Western contemporaries in Japan such as Paul Jacoulet, didn't necessitate collaboration with a Japanese publisher for the intricate carving and printing processes. Seiler's subject matter often catered to American clients, portraying picturesque scenes from Japan and Korea that aligned with Western perceptions of these regions. His artworks depicted charming Japanese children, serene landscapes, rural life, Japanese nudes, and farming communities. Notably, Seiler's imagery retains its appeal without appearing kitschy, even when viewed through a modern lens. Thank you for looking and I hope you can see my other items too! LOW STARTING PRICE AND NO RESERVE Dimension: Frame: 11-1/4” x 15” Etching: 8-1/2” x 11-1/4” Some light/flash reflections are seen in our pictures however this etching is in good condition. After receiving the payment your item will be shipped within 1 day. Payment should be made within 3 days of the auction ending. Shipping and Handling $25 Treasurecorner packs and ships professionally I will appreciate your positive feedback. After a buyer leaves me feedback, I will leave one too. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS.

Price: 185 USD

Location: Nokesville, Virginia

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