Vintage Japanese Shikishi – Double‑Sided Sumi‑Ink Horse Studies (Shijō School)

An exceptional double‑sided Japanese shikishi board from the early 20th century, featuring two spontaneous horse sketches in deep sumi ink. These works are part of a cohesive series by the artist Fudesai (筆齋), known for capturing the energy of horses with just a few confident brushstrokes.

The Kyoto Shijō school (四条派) emerged in the late Edo and thrived into the Taisho and early Showa periods, blending the precision of academic nihonga with the freedom of literati ink painting. Horses were a beloved theme of Shijō masters – symbols of vitality and elegance.

This shikishi shows the artist’s raw process: one side with a nearly complete form, the reverse a looser sketch. For collectors, this is a rare insight into the creative flow of an early 20th‑century Kyoto painter.

– Authentic shikishi board (approx. 24×27 cm) with aged gold trim
– Sumi ink on washi paper, double‑sided
– Kyoto Shijō school tradition – expressive minimalism
– Early 20th century (Taisho–Showa era, c. 1920–40s)
– Perfect for collectors of Japanese art, sumi‑e, and equestrian themes

Ships securely from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).

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