Lessons of Musokokushi, (sculpture).

Lessons of Musokokushi, (sculpture).

Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988, sculptor.

Fonderia Nicci, founder.

Lessons of Musokokushi, (sculpture).

5 elements. Parts: 25 x 25 1/2 x 5 in.; 22 x 20 x 6 in.; 26 x 28 x 11 in.; 20 x 23 x 16 in.; 28 x 22 x 17 in.

(Inscribed on side of largest element:) Noguchi 62 2 signed

Separate elements which look like stones or boulders.

Homage -- Muso Kokushi

Landscape -- Garden

Ethnic -- Japanese

Located Kagawa-ken, Japan

Formerly in the collection of Isamu Noguchi Foundation, 32-37 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11106 Until April, 1990.

According to the artist: "The five elements recall rocks in some hidden garden in Japan. I was thinking of Muso Kokushi, the legendary master of Zen whose stone arrangements are the most esteemed." Only two lifetime casts made.

Isamu Noguchi Foundation, 1992.

Grove, Nancy & Diane Botnick, "The Sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, 1924-1979," New York: Garland Pub., 1980, no. 525.

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