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Japanese Silk Scroll Painting of Moneys Edo Period Mori Tetsuzan

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese mounted vertical hanging scroll painting by Mori Tetsuzan (Japanese, 1775-1841) circa 19th century Edo period. The watercolor and ink on silk painting depicts a family of three moneys perched on a rock in a floral landscape. The style is extremely realistic and quite stunning visually. Artist's signature "Tetsuzan" in black ink and two chop seal signatures "Tetsuzan" and "Shushin" (the other name of the artist) on the lower right. The silk panel was mounted on paper and bordered in patterned brocade. There is detailed script on verso as shown that appears to be the notion from the collector. When fully extended, it measures about 80 inches high.
Mori Tetsuzan was a painter and print artist living in the Edo period. He was by birth the son of Mori Sosen's brother Shuho (1736-1823), but was adopted by Sosen to carry on his artistic line. He first studied with Shuho and Sosen before apparently becoming a pupil of Maruyama Okyo. His work is considered to be in the Maruyama-Shijo School. Several of his scrolls are in the permanent collection of Metropolitan Museum NYC and The British Museum.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	silk brocade on paper
Condition:	Good. Fine antique condition with general light wear commensurate with age. Scattered spots of discoloration, minute stains to background; minor red smear under the red seal as shown.
Creation Date:	before 1841
Styles / Movements:	Realism, Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	482449

Dimensions

H.	30 in;	Diam.	5 in;
H.	76.2 cm;	Diam.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.