Vintage Taishō–Shōwa Japanese ink painting shikishi – “Cormorant Fishing at Night”
$195.89 $217.65
Vintage Japanese shikishi with ink painting and light pigment, created in the Taishō–early Shōwa period. The work depicts a traditional night scene of cormorant fishing: a hanging lantern on a pole and two birds moving across the water. The composition is executed in a free suibokuga manner, with soft washes and the restrained, minimal expression characteristic of early Shōwa ink painting.
A quiet piece reflecting the poetic motif of ukai, widely appreciated in Japanese art of the early 20th century. The surface and materials correspond to a period shikishi with an original seal.
Style Note
Free ink painting in the suibokuga tradition of early Shōwa.
Condition
Good vintage condition. Vintage works may show natural signs of age (light toning, small fiber creases, gentle edge wear), so please review the photos carefully.
Size
Size (approx.): 24 × 27 cm.
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Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).
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