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朝井観波 Asai Kanpa (1897-1985) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Two Squirrels on Oak Tree with Box RD844

朝井観波 Asai Kanpa (1897-1985)
A Japanese-style painter born in Tokyo. His real name was Yukio. He studied at the Kawabata Painting School and later at the Japan Art Institute Research Institute. After his first selection in the 4th Inaugural Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute in 1917 with his work “Urabon”, he travelled to India under the tutelage of Arai Kanpo. Upon his return, he devoted himself to creating works utilising the research gained in India. He was subsequently selected several times for the Inten exhibitions and became an Associate of the Japan Art Institute. However, drawn to the style of Hirafuku Hyakusui, he withdrew from the Japan Art Institute. He then studied under Araki jippo.

with signature 'Kanpa Saku' 観波作 and seal 'Kanpa' 観波

This charming Japanese hanging scroll features a squirrel perched on an oak branch, surrounded by acorns and autumn foliage. Painted by Asai Kanpa (1897–1985), a distinguished Nihonga artist known for his refined flower-and-bird compositions, the work captures the seasonal beauty and symbolic warmth of autumn. In Japanese and East Asian symbolism, squirrels represent diligence, preparation, and domestic harmony, while acorns signify growth, prosperity, and the promise of future abundance. The pairing evokes a sense of natural balance and poetic tranquility, making it ideal for seasonal display or interior decoration. Kanpa’s brushwork combines realistic detail with lyrical composition, reflecting his training under Araki Kampō and his exposure to Indian mural traditions. His works were regularly exhibited at the Teiten and Bunten exhibitions, earning acclaim for their elegance and emotional depth.

Whole dimensions: 28.5" W x 54.5" H / 72.5cm x 138.5cm
Inside dimensions: 20" W x 18" H / 51cm x 45.9cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone

Weight: 1050g including Box

Condition

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Asai Kanpa 朝井観波