Nakajima Kahô (1866-1939) NIhonga Sketchbook with fish: Ayu, tai, Katsuo, trout, seabream and BonitoSigned: Kenshô, Kahô Seals: - Technique: sumi and some colour on thin paper 16.4 x 24.3 Date: June 15 1924 Condition: good 8 pages and thin paper cover Kahô was born in Kyôto, son of the painter Nakajima Kayô (?-1877), a pupil of Yokoyama Kazan (1784-1837). Kahô studied painting under Mori Kansai (1814-92) and calligraphy with his brother-in-law Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924), who was married to his sister Tatsu. He studied haiga works by Kikaku, Buson and Gekkei, but developed his own distinctive style. He participated in a lot of exhibitions, including the World Exhibition in Chicago in 1893. Reference: Oranda Jin 2012 Araki p. 2030 Berry & Morioka ‘08 p. 285 Haiku & Haiga p. 195 Berry '01 pp. 176-177 Price: SOLD |