藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Mountains and Riverside Village Landscape Sansui with Box RD834
Description
藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Mountains and Riverside Village Landscape Sansui with Box RD834
藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863)
Samurai, painter, and calligrapher at the end of the Edo period. He was a samurai of the Okayama domain, but left the domain and traveled around the country to study calligraphy, painting, and military science. He became famous as a painter in Kyoto, and engaged in volunteer activities with the ronin, a group of samurai who were members of the "Sonno Joui / Revere the Emperor and expel the barbarians.'. He was most skilled in Sansui landscape and flower-and-bird paintings. In 1863, he became the president of the Tenchugumi and joined forces with 吉村虎太郎 Yoshimura Torararo (1837-1863) and others in Yamato. Later, the Tenchugumi was defeated by the Shogunate forces and the Tenchugumi was destroyed, and Fujimoto was also killed in battle at the age of 48. 清河八郎 Kiyokawa Hachiro (1830-1863) and 山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888), who were exposed to Tesseki as boys, were greatly influenced by him.
with signature 'Tekkanshi' 鐵寒士 and seal 'Fujimoto Makane' 藤本眞金 'Kibidanshi' 吉備男子
This refined Japanese hanging scroll features a serene mountain landscape, rendered in expressive ink brushwork by Fujimoto Tesseki (1816–1863), a noted literati painter of the late Edo period. Tesseki was known for his mastery of Chinese-style landscapes, blending poetic atmosphere with philosophical depth. The composition depicts towering peaks, flowing water, and rustic dwellings, evoking themes of solitude, natural harmony, and scholarly retreat. Such imagery reflects the ideals of “sublime detachment” (幽居) cherished by literati artists, where nature becomes a mirror of the inner self. Tesseki’s landscapes often emphasize rhythmic brushwork and spatial layering, inviting viewers into a contemplative journey through misty mountains and quiet valleys. This scroll is accompanied by a storage box, ensuring safe preservation and presentation. Ideal for collectors of Japanese literati painting, Edo-period aesthetics, or philosophical landscape art, this piece offers both visual elegance and cultural resonance.
Whole dimensions: 28.5" W x 84.6" H / 72.6cm x 215cm
Inside dimensions: 18.8" W x 62.4" H / 47.8cm x 158.6cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 1010g including Box
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, Box Damage.
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