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Antique Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll Rosetsu Nagasawa Nihonga Landscape Painting

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The following is a work of art depicting the ``Horai Landscape,'' a land of peach, created by the master artist [Rosetsu Nagasawa] A painter from the late Edo period. There are conflicting versions of Rosetsu's family origins, but the most credible appears to be that he was born to the family of a low-ranking samurai named Uesugi Hikouemon in the area of modern Kyoto Prefecture. Upon establishing himself as an artist, he changed his name from Uesugi to Nagasawa. He moved to Kyoto in 1781, where he became a student of Maruyama Ōkyo. Rosetsu was married and had four children, all of whom died in childhood. He adopted his pupil Nagasawa Roshū. Rosetsu died in 1799, allegedly by murder.[3] He was said to have been poisoned, although others claim he committed suicide. He, his children, and his pupil are buried in a Kyoto cemetery belonging to the Pure Land Sect, although Rosetsu was a lay student of ZenHe was born into the Uesugi family, a retainer of the Yodo domain in Yamashiro Province, and was adopted by the Nagasawa family. His name is Masakatsu Uo, his written name is Hikei Hikisame, his common name is Kazue, and his other name is Kanshu Fisherman Hikihi. He learned painting techniques from Okyo Maruyama and developed his own unique style of painting.   He has created many masterpieces with his unique ideas and bold screen compositions.   Died in 1799 at the age of 45 ■Book on silk, handpainted ■Condition:   There is age-related discoloration, wear, and some damage. ■Dimensions   Axis dimensions: approx. 187.0cm x approx. 60.5cm.  Main paper dimensions: approx. 129.0cm x approx. 56.0cm. ■Inscription   There are inscriptions and inscriptions as shown. ■Box   box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 73.63 in (187 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1001stDibs: LU4863236952462

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