菊池容斎 Kikuchi Yosai (1788-1878) Japanese antique art Large kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Samurai Musya Warrior Departing for Battle RE530
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菊池容斎 Kikuchi Yosai (1788-1878) Japanese antique art Large kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Samurai Musya Warrior Departing for Battle RE530
菊池容斎 Kikuchi Yosai (1788-1878)
Painter from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period. Studied the Kano and Tosa schools. In his later years, he also took up Western painting techniques and mastered a wide range of Japanese, Chinese, and Western painting styles. He specialized in historical paintings.
with signature 'Yosai itsushi' 容斎逸士 and seal 'Takeyasu' 武保
Painted by Kikuchi Yosai (1788–1878), this large hanging scroll depicts a samurai warrior departing for battle, a theme central to Yosai’s historical painting tradition. The mounted figure at the center is rendered with the disciplined elegance characteristic of the Kano school, while the finely detailed armor and banners reflect the influence of the Tosa school and Yosai’s lifelong commitment to historical accuracy. The misty landscape, distant retainers, and rhythmic arrangement of figures create a sense of solemn anticipation, capturing the moment before action when resolve and ceremony converge. Signed “Yosai itsushi” with the “Takeyasu” seal, the work embodies the refined synthesis of Japanese, Chinese, and Western techniques that defined Yosai’s mature style. Within a collection or interior, the scroll introduces a dignified, narrative presence—its poised composition adding cultural depth and a quiet, heroic tension to the surrounding space.
Whole dimensions: 35.5" W x 86.2" H / 90.4cm x 219cm
Inside dimensions: 27.7" W x 54" H / 70.5cm x 137.2cm
Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE)
Weight: 820g
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: MANY STAINS, CREASE, DAMAGE, FOLD, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
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