Antique Late 19th C. Meijji Period Japanese Ink on Silk By Mochizuki Gyokusen
$ 517.44
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The Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Original Ink on Silk Landscape Scroll Painting "Forest Mountain After Rain" , Signed By Artist Mochizuki Gyokusen ( Japanese, 1834-1913 ) with Seal in Lower Right. The Painting Depicts the Extremely Poetic Scenery of the Forest Mountain in the Early Morning After the Rain. The Dense Forests and Temple Tower in the Misty Clouds, and the Birds Soar Freely in the Sky. The Mountains are Stacked, From Dark to Light, Gradually Moving Away. Large Areas of Pine Forests are Painted with Heavy Ink to Support the Painting, which is Both Real and Lively. The Ink Color of the Painting Blended, Emphasizing the Dark and Wet Layers of Blur, and the Brush and Ink are Free Between Romance and Reality to Seek Change. In A Natural and Gentle Painting Method, It Creates A Harmonious and Peaceful Atmosphere and A Bright and Fresh Mood. The Painting Shows Minor Toning, Crease, and Wear on the Scroll Mat Consistent with Age, In Good Condition. About Artist: "Mochizuki Gyokusen (望月玉泉) (1834-1913) was a Japanese painter and active from the Meiji to Taishō eras of Japan as well as the fourth generation principal of Mochizuki school. He studied the painting technique under his father, Mochizuki Gyokusen (望月玉川). In 1845, while serving to Kikutei family at the age of 13, he roamed around outside provinces including Ise Province and Suruga Province. While he had a great regard for sketching, he assimilated the painting styles of Maruyama school and Shijō school so that he became well-known with his paintings of landscapes and flowers & birds in the Kyoto painting world. In 1852 he succeeded the principal position of the school at the age of 18. The Mochizuki family was serving to the Imperial Palace from generation to generation. For example, it drew fusuma-e (images drawn or painted on fusuma door) when the Kyoto Imperial Palace was built newly in 1855, and then devoted the works such as folding screens at the occasion of the enthronement of the Emperor Meiji. He exhibited “Fugakuzu (Figure of Mt. Fuji)” and awarded the Bronze prize with the piece of work at Paris Exposition in 1889. And, he received the honor of the purchase by Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce at World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. He was active in national industrial exhibitions in japan as well. In addition, he established Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting with Kōno Bairei to contribute to foster the younger generations. In 1904, he was appointed to be an Imperial Household Artist. He dedicated his life in his last years to focus on painting of flowers & birds. Kawai Gyokudō was a disciple studied under him and Mochizuki Gyokukei (望月玉渓) was a son of him." Title: "Forest Mountain After Rain" Artist: Mochizuki Gyokusen ( Japanese, 1834-1913 ) Time Period: Late 19th Century Medium: Ink on Silk Condition: Good Condition Scroll Size: 74" By 16-1/2" Painting Size: 41-1/2" By 12-1/2" Available For Domestic Shipping and International Shipping. Thanks!
