15.4 Irie Shikai (1862-1940) Modern Nanga ForestSigned: Shikai shû Seals: Shikai, Toku nize gankai Technique: sumi on paper 143.2 x 47.7 Date: 1926 Mounting: light grey raw silk 223 x 65.6 Box: signed Condition: very good Shikai was born in Tsukushi, Fukuoka prefecture. He was a pupil of Yoshitsugu Haizan (# 13), but his style is often compared to that of Tanomura Chikuden (1777-1835). Irie Shikai is generally considered to have belonged to the group of painters that is now often refered to as "New Nanga". A better-known representative is his contemporary Fukuda Kodôjin (1865-1944). The New Nanga painters did not submit paintings to the well-known government exhibitions, but went their own individual ways. Reference: Berry ‘01 # 61 Berry ‘08 p. 256 Price: ON REQUEST | |