Yasuo Kuniyoshi c. 1930 - 1932

This is a line drawing of Yasuo Kuniyoshi, an American painter of Japanese descent, by Emil Ganso. Created circa 1930-1932, this work showcases Ganso's distinct style of portraiture, emphasizing simplified lines and expressive contours. Kuniyoshi is depicted in a relaxed pose, smoking a pipe, with a subtle yet insightful portrayal of his features. The drawing, rendered in graphite on paper, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject with minimal strokes. This piece is a testament to the artistic relationship between these two prominent figures of the American art scene in the early 20th century.