Signed Japanese Shikishi – Ink and Red Pigment Horse by Fudesai (Shijō Tradition)

A striking signed Japanese shikishi board depicting a horse in motion, painted with bold sumi ink and accented with warm red pigment. The work bears the signature and seal of Fudesai (筆齋) – “Hermit of the Brush” – a Kyoto artist working in the Shijō tradition during the Taisho–early Showa era.

The Shijō school (四条派) valued the living line – quick, fluid strokes that suggest movement and spirit rather than rigid outlines. Horses were a beloved subject of the school’s painters, seen as emblems of power, grace, and untamed energy. Fudesai continues this lineage: every brushstroke feels alive, from the flick of the tail to the poised, bent foreleg.

This signed and sealed piece is the centerpiece of the series, bringing together the artist’s name, dynamic composition, and delicate color – making it an ideal choice for collectors of Japanese equestrian art.

– Sumi ink and traditional benigara red pigment on washi
– Signed Fudesai (筆齋) with matching square hanko
– Kyoto Shijō school style, early 20th century (c. 1920–40s)
– Authentic shikishi board (approx. 24×27 cm) with gold trim
– A rare collectible for fans of horses in Japanese art

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

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