Tachika Chikuson (1864-1922) Modern Nanga Lakeside with wllow grovesSigned: Chikuson shi ..? Seals: Tachika noin, Chikuson Technique: sumi and some light colours on silk 119.6 x 33.8 Date: Spring of 1920 Mounting: raw pink silk 196.5 x 45 Condition: fine Inscription remains unread. Chikuson was born in Ôita province. In 1884 he went to Kyoto to study with Tanomura Chokunyû (1814-1907)He graduated from the Kyoto prefectural school of painting. Later he exhibited with the Bunten and the Teiten. Chikuson was a winner of many prizes, a founding member of the Nihon Nangain. He became an important member of Kyoto art circles. Reference: Roberts p. 167 Aburai p. 239 Araki p. 640 Price: ON REQUEST | |