Japanese haiga shikishi with flea and haiku calligraphy, ink on washi, Matsumoto Kenshi, 1950–1970s Shōwa humor art

Translation (interpretative):
“Even naked — still cannot escape the summer heat.”

Description:
Original Japanese shikishi with humorous haiku calligraphy and a minimal ink sketch of a flea (nomi).
The poem humorously laments the summer heat — even when naked, one cannot find relief — a theme rooted in the haiku tradition since Bashō.
Executed in ink and light watercolor on handmade washi paper.
Signed and sealed by Matsumoto Kenshi (松本健志).
Created in the 1950–1970s (late Shōwa era).
A witty haiga combining poetry, humor, and simplicity of line.
Good vintage condition with natural foxing and signs of age.
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