"If Love Is Deep" - Signed Calligraphic Quotation with Artwork

An attractive signed quotation from the influential music educator, who has penned three lines in Japanese alongside a pen and ink drawing of a mountain landscape, signed at the lower left and dated 1971. The quotation is written again in English on the verso in blue ballpoint, again signed and dated: "If love is deep, much can be accomplished." Painting on textured paper mounted to thick card stock with flecks of silver leaf on the verso. One crease and a few edge chips; overall in fine condition. 10.75 x 9.5 inches (27 x 24 cm).

A rare item from the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education, who developed a philosophy for educating people of all ages and abilities.  Considered an influential pedagogue in music education of children, he often spoke of the ability of all children to learn things well, especially in the right environment, and of developing the heart and building the character of music students through their music education. During his lifetime, he received several honorary doctorates in music including from the New England Conservatory of Music (1956), and the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, was proclaimed a Living National Treasure of Japan, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize. (15402)

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