Gan Tai (1782-1865) Shijô (Kishi) Cock and hen, NiwatoriSigned: Kishi Takudô Seals: Dôkô..? Kokushô Technique: sumi and red on paper 100 x 42.3 Mounting: bronze grey brocade and light blue raw silk 190 x 54.1 Condition: somewhat aged Gan Tai (1782-1865) was a fine painter in the Kishi tradition. He was the eldest son and pupil of Kishi Gan Ku (1749-1838), and with Kishi Renzan (1804-1859) he carried on the Kishi School. Reference: Ritto p. 37-41 Roberts p. 28 Araki p. 1162 Hillier '74 p. 221-223 Price: SOLD | |