Description

長坂雲在 Nagasaka Unzai (1848-1906) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Plum Grove Landscape, Boat, Watermill, and Country Houses with Box RD806

長坂雲在 Nagasaka Unzai (1848-1906)
A painter of the Meiji era. His given name was Toku, his courtesy name was Shijun. He was a samurai of the Kii Wakayama domain. He studied painting under Nakanishi Kōseki and poetry under Miyahara Setsuan. He specialised in landscape painting. He moved to Osaka and travelled extensively throughout Japan.

with signature 'Unzai senshi Toku' 雲在仙史徳 and seal 'Chotokushi in' 長德私印

This serene Japanese hanging scroll depicts a plum grove landscape with a boat drifting along a stream, a watermill turning gently, and rustic country houses nestled among trees. The work is by Nagasaka Unzai (1848–1906), a noted painter of the late Edo to Meiji period, known for his poetic and literati-style landscapes. The plum blossoms symbolize resilience and renewal, blooming in early spring after winter’s chill. The boat and watermill evoke themes of journey, quiet labor, and harmony with nature, while the country houses suggest peaceful rural life and nostalgic simplicity. Unzai studied under Nakanishi Kōseki and traveled through China, absorbing classical techniques and infusing his works with spiritual depth and refined brushwork. This scroll is accompanied by a storage box, ensuring safe preservation and presentation. Ideal for collectors of Japanese literati painting, seasonal landscapes, or Meiji-era art, this piece offers both aesthetic beauty and cultural resonance.

Whole dimensions: 29" W x 77.7" H / 73.8cm x 197.5cm
Inside dimensions: 20" W x 50.1" H / 50.8cm x 127.4cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 1080g including Box

Condition

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Nagasaka Unzai 長坂雲在