Hasegawa Gyokuhō – 長谷川玉峰 (1822-1879) – Autumn Flowers – 秋の花

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Born in Kyoto in 1822, Hasegawa was trained by Matsumura Keibun (1779-1843) and could paint almost exactly like his master. He also studied with Yokoyama Seiki, who was another great master of the Maruyama-Shijō school. One of his great talents was bird and flower compositions, as well as painting landscapes in the Shijō tradition, which is on full display here. The ancient symbolism in this piece makes it auspicious for bountiful harvest and other things that will be shared upon purchase. The signature can be matched with this piece held at The MET. Normal-good condition for its age, owing to the fact that the mounting artisan that constructed this piece around Hasegawa’s honshi (main painted area), was no doubt one of the top mounting artisans in Kyoto, and after more than 145 years there is still no worrisome seam separation. Normal aging, toning and light foxing (medium-foxing along the bottom jikubou).

19″ x 73.5″ – Price includes shipping worldwide! Comes with a sealed document of authenticity and 3 hours worth of relevant information in special email.