Okutani Shûseki (1871-1936) Nihonga Hototigusu - Cuckoo announcing summer rainSigned: Shûseki Seals: Shûseki Technique: sumi on paper 100.6 x 19.6 Mounting: gold and silk decorated blue crush paper and beigesilk 184 x 24.6 Condition: very good Shûseki was born in Osaka, but lived in Kyoto. He studied with Mori Kansai (1814-1894). At the Young Painters Association under the guidance of Hashimoto Gahô (1835-1908) and Kawabata Gyokushô (1842-1913) he was praised for his paintings. After 1911 he was a winner of prizes at exhibitions and he started his own school. Reference: Araki p. 1315 Aburai p. 89 Price: ON REQUEST | |