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Rare Kano Kagenobu Sumi-e Silk Scroll, 17th c. #1059030

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Rare Kano Kagenobu Sumi-e Silk Scroll, 17th c. #1059030
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Very rare painting by Kano Kagenobu, ca.1642-1726. He worked under the Shogunate or Lord Kaga. Only 7 are known to be on public display worldwide!!</em></td>
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An exquisite Japanese Sumi-e (ink painting) on Silk scroll signed Kano Hakuen. Dimensions are 78" long, 14-3/4" wide. With examination of style of painting, qualities of the silk fabric, and sigature. We attribute this painting to Kano Kagenobu, ca.1642-1723. One of Kagenobu's "go" (artist name used) is Kano Hakuen, as the go is on this painting. The signature reads "Kano Hakuen, picture painted by". Kagenobu (Kano) was a Kano painter. Son and pupil of Kano Yueiki. He was a member of the school. He was employed either by the Tokugawa shogunate or lord of Kaga.<p>Kano family of artists painted in classically unique styles developed in during the 15th through the 19th century. For seven generations, more than 200 years, the leading Japanese artists came from this family, and the "official" style remained in their hands for another century or more. Throughout their history the family served military masters, and the lofty and moral symbolism of the Kano tradition was at the same time the political ideal.<p>This masterpiece depiction shows a seated tiger bracing himself in a rain shower. His eyes are wide and extremely alert. His body postured as if irritated by the rain and ready to strike. Animals of prey are often themes painted for samurai or official class. The fine and broad (large) brushwork is very loose and yet deliberate. This shows a highly developed, skillfull eye and hand coordination. Large brush painting, as it is often referred, is among the most difficult skills any ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Extremely Fine</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:ca.1642-1723</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Kano Kagenobu (Hakuen)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:78</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:14.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Rare Kano Kagenobu Sumi-e Silk Scroll, 17th c.</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:FARMINGTON, MI, USA</td></tr>
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