Hane koi - Jumping carp

Signed: Manshû
Seals: Manshû
Technique: sumi and a touch of blue on silk 128 x 40.5
Date: Summer of 1916
Mounting: light olive green damask 197 x 52.5
Box: signed
Condition: a little soiled, otherwise good

Manshû was born in Kyoto and graduated from Kyoto Municipal School of fine Arts and crafts. He studied with Imao Keinen (1845-1924). A regular exhobitor at both Bunten and Teiten. A typical painter in his time.

Reference:
Roberts p. 190
Berry 2001 (Banshû) p. 163

Price: ON REQUEST