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Original Wooden Box
W67cm L139cm
This is a magnificent hanging scroll depicting "富嶽図 (Fugaku-zu / Mount Fuji)" by Hashimoto Kansetsu (1883–1945), one of the most prominent masters of modern Japanese painting (Nihonga).
The majestic and sacred presence of Mount Fuji is captured here with Kansetsu’s signature fluid and powerful brushwork. The beautiful contrast between the snow-covered slopes, the surrounding sea of clouds, and the trees at the foothills evokes a sense of sublime elegance and serenity. The artist's inscription (gasan) is preserved on the upper left of the painting.
Shows minor faint creasing due to age, and there are a few slight, minor foxing spots (light brown stains) on the upper section (top) of the mounting.
Kansetsu HASHIOMTO (橋本 関雪)
1883 – 1945
He was a painter of nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) who was active in the Kyoto art world during the Showa and Taisho eras.
Born in Kobe, he was the son of the painter Hashimoto Kaikan, from whom he gained a love of Chinese culture. He studied at Chikujokai, a private school established by the famous nihonga painter Takeuchi Seihō (1864–1942), but eventually withdrew due to differences of opinion. He visited Europe in 1921 and after that spent part of almost every year in China. Many of his paintings were inspired by Chinese scenery or Chinese classical literature. His former residence in Kyoto is now a museum of his work called the Hakusasonso (白沙村荘), or Hashimoto Kansetsu Memorial House.
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