Vintage Taishō–Shōwa Japanese ink and color shikishi – fisherman and child

This vintage Japanese shikishi is painted in ink with light color accents, showing a fisherman and a child in a gentle Taishō–Shōwa genre style. The figures are rendered with soft, expressive brushwork typical of early–mid Shōwa, where rural daily life was depicted with warmth and simplicity.

The scene reflects the traditional theme of continuity between generations: an elder carrying his craft and a child symbolizing the family’s future. The open background emphasizes the quiet, poetic mood characteristic of the period.
Signature and seal are present (not accentuated in the listing). Created in the Taishō–Shōwa era.

Style note

Light, expressive brushwork in early–mid Shōwa genre style.

Condition

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.): 23 × 29 cm.

Shipping

Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.