Japanese Works of Art
Uchiwa (Fans)
The screen is decorated with fans, each with a different color of chrysanthemum flower. Since the flowers are painted in relief the whole scene is extremely decorative and easily appreciated by the viewer. The fans are hovering above waves and a wooden fence that seems to be protecting the whole image.
Kanshitsu Tray
Kanshitsu (dry lacquer) with makie (sprinkled with gold and silver powder) & raden (mother-of-pearl inlay)
Kayo zu (Falcons)
Hashimoto Senkei fu il discepolo di Kano Tan'yu. Successivamente fu assunto come pittore dalla Obama han (famiglia feudale) di Wakasa nella provincia di Echizen (attuale Fukui). Hashimoto proveniva da una famiglia di pittori di falconi e lui stesso si specializzò nello stesso tipo di pittura. Suo padre, Hashimoto Chōbei, era conosciuto con il nome
“il Falco di Tsuruga”.
Monkeys in a Landscape Covered by Snow
Edo Period, 1770 Circa
This stunning pair of screens, painted by the renowned Maruyama Ōkyo, showcases his signature realistic style, depicting monkeys in a serene winter landscape. Authenticated by the artist’s signature and seals, the screens demonstrate Ōkyo’s mastery in portraying nature with a delicate balance of brushwork and ink, enhanced by golden dust. The dynamic composition, with diagonals and opposing elements, highlights the artist’s skill in both realism and decorative rhythm. A unique piece, it stands as an exceptional example of Ōkyo’s work.
H 170.7 cm x W 373.0 cm
