Vintage Japanese shikishi painting of a horse, early–mid Shōwa period

Vintage Japanese shikishi painting created in the early–mid Shōwa period. The horse is depicted in a gentle stepping motion, its body slightly turned. Warm ochre wash builds the form, while confident sumi brushwork emphasizes the animal’s posture and presence. The balance of wash and line reflects classical Japanese painting aesthetics of the Shōwa era.

The work bears an artist’s signature and a red seal in the upper left corner, indicating an authored studio piece.

Original shikishi board with natural age toning.

Approx. size 24×27 cm.

Condition: good vintage condition; natural age toning, light foxing, minor edge wear, preserved surface, no restoration.
Shipping: Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido)

Style note: sumi-e with warm tonal wash.

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