Original Japanese Shikishi Painting – Ishikawa Tōmitsu (一陽会) – Seascape with Rocks and Boats – Mid-20th Century (1960s)

A serene mid-20th century Japanese shikishi painting by artist Ishikawa Tōmitsu (石川棟密), a member of the respected art society Ichiyō-kai (一陽会), known for its avant-garde yet deeply traditional approach to postwar Japanese art.

The composition captures rugged coastal rocks and distant boats amidst a shimmering sea, painted in a delicate palette of deep indigo and soft gray-blue washes. The work combines traditional Japanese suiboku techniques with the modern sensibility of the Ichiyō-kai movement, founded in 1955 by progressive artists breaking away from the Nika Association.

The painting is executed on a classic shikishi board (approx. 24 × 27 cm), with a gilt edge and visible aged patina, giving it a warm and authentic vintage character. On the reverse, it bears the artist’s signature Ishikawa Tōmitsu and the Ichiyō-kai inscription, along with the artist’s personal red seal on the front.

An excellent piece for collectors of Japanese watercolors, suiboku-inspired art, and mid-century Japanese painting.
Ships securely from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art “CloudyYokomido”) with careful protective packaging.

Details:

Artist: Ishikawa Tōmitsu (石川棟密)
Affiliation: Ichiyō-kai (一陽会)
Medium: Water-based pigments on traditional shikishi board
Dimensions: approx. 24 × 27 cm
Era: c. 1960–1980s
Condition: Good vintage condition, with expected age spots on the reverse (foxing) that confirm authenticity.

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