Description

平野五岳 Hirano Gogaku (1811-1893) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Village Landscape Sansui RB409

平野五岳 Hirano Gogaku (1811-1893)
Buddhist monk and painter of the late Edo and Meiji periods. The chief priest of Sennen-ji temple of the Otani sect of Shin Buddhism in Bungo (Oita Prefecture). He studied poetry and literature under 広瀬淡窓 Hirose Tansou (1782-1856) and later created literati paintings under the influence of 田能村竹田 Tanomura Chikuden (1777-1835). He also visited Kyoto frequently and made friends with many painters, including 貫名海屋 Nukina Kaioku (1778-1863) and 前田暢堂 Maeda Chodo (1817-1878), and gradually deepened his painting skills while changing his style several times. He was also an excellent calligrapher and was called "三絶僧 Sanzetsuso / A great monk whose three excellent skills" for his excellence in all three fields of poetry, calligraphy, and painting.

Age 1880 / 庚辰夏

with signature 'Kochikuen Gaku' 古竹園 岳 and seal 'Oka Azana Gogaku' 岡字五岳 and seal 'Kochikuenshu' 古竹園主

Whole dimensions: 26.2" W x 81.4" H / 66.7cm x 206.8cm
Inside dimensions: 18.9" W x 52.7" H / 48.2cm x 134.1cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 480g

Condition

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE, FOLD, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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