ARTIST:

Hirai Baisen (1889-1969)

TITLE: Spring Scenes
Diptych of two landscapes, spring views of Higashiyama and Arashiyama c. 1920

MEDIUM: Sumi ink on paper

SIZE: 130*31cm (each)

 

 

Condition: Mounting of flower-patterned green silk brocade. Gold and off-white ichimonji and futai, ivory rollers, titled, signed and sealed original box.

 

The box titles read: Higashiyama shin ryoku (Higashiyama, fresh & green) and Rankyo ka-u (Cherry blossoms in the rain in Arashiyama gorge).

A painting from Baisen's best period in fine overall condition.