Shijô
Yabai sôbin, Vase with wild plum on a table with bunjin attributesSigned: Shônen ôjin
Seals: Suzuki Seken, Hôsei kakuseijin,Mizutake .. (bt), Baiun.. ryoku(tp)
Technique: sumi and some colours on paper 138,1 x 52,3
Mounting: grey beige damask 207 x 65,3
Condition: very good
Shônen’s life-style is reflected in his paintings: bold and full of self-confidence.
He was the son and pupil of the Kyoto Shijô artist Suzuki Hyakunen (1825-1891). At a very early age he already achieved great skill and worked in a spontaneous, bold and impromptu manner. In 1881 he succeeded Kôno Bairei (1844-1895) at the Kyôto Art Academy, teaching Northern Chinese painting, where he taught until 1888. In 1886 he also started teaching at the Kyôto Prefectural School of painting, the same school he attended as a pupil. In his later years Shônen was an extremely influential person in Kyoto art circles, with many important patrons.
Reference:
Morioka & Berry ‘99 p. 106-111
Morioka & Berry ‘08 (# 69)
Aburai. p. 218
Roberts p. 167
Araki p. 2792
Price: ON REQUEST
