SAYA MYIT (1886-1966) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY A Burmese painting

SAYA MYIT (1886-1966)

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY

A Burmese painting, ink on paper, signed Myit and dated 28-10-51, together with a watercolour by U Maung Maung Gyi (1890-1940) depicting a river landscape, both framed and glazed, 42.4cm x 30.7cm. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Robert Thornhill (d.2018). The painting by Saya Myit directly acquired from Andrew Ranard.

Robert Thornhill was a connoisseur and teacher of Fine Art. He developed a keen interest in Burmese art, acquiring considerable knowledge of Burmese artists, their styles and influences, sharing with others his knowledge of this milieu. His home in Bangkok exhibited, with delight, the many acquisitions he collected over several years on visits to Yangon's art dealers in the early 2000s.