Hiroshi Asada (Japanese, 1931 - 1997): Wasps on Stone. Watercolor on grey cold pressed paper, signed lower right, unframed.

Hiroshi Asada was a Japanese painter and printmaker, whose figurative works dealt with the psychology of everyday life, with a touch of surrealism. He was born in an artistic family – both his father Benji Asada and his brother Takashi Asada are renowned for their nihonga (Japanese-style paintings).

12.75 x 9.25 inches paper.

Private collection, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Excellent condition; paper is slightly rippled.