Charcoal and Pine Needles – Suiboku Shikishi by Setsubin (雪彬) – 1970s Japan

This minimalist shikishi painting depicts three pieces of charcoal and scattered pine needles, rendered in subtle monochrome ink. The work is signed and sealed by the artist Setsubin (雪彬) – an art-name evoking snow and refinement, characteristic of Japanese poetic tradition.

Executed in the suibokuga (ink wash painting) technique, this piece reflects the aesthetics of Shijō and Zen painting, with a calm, contemplative atmosphere. It likely dates to the late Showa period (1970s–80s) and was painted on traditional gold-edged shikishi board with natural foxing. A striking example of Japanese seasonal minimalism.

– Ink on washi mounted to shikishi board
– Signed and red seal stamped by the artist
– Dimensions: approx. 24×27 cm
– Excellent condition with natural aging spots
– Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido)

Artist's name: Setsubin (art-name / gō)


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.