高橋草坪 Takahashi Sohei (1802-1833) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Sansui Autumn Landscapes Rivers and Country House, Fisherman with Box RE618
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高橋草坪 Takahashi Sohei (1802-1833) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Sansui Autumn Landscapes Rivers and Country House, Fisherman with Box RE618
高橋草坪 Takahashi Sohei (1802-1833)
Nanga artist of the late Edo period. Born into a merchant family in Bungo (Oita Prefecture). Studied under 田能村竹田 Tanomura Chikuden (1777-1835) at the age of 19. Chikuden loved and recognized his talent, saying that Sohei’ｓ well-done work was excellent than his own. There is an anecdote that 浦上春琴 Uragami Shunkin (1779-1846), 25 years older than Sohei, mistook Sohei's landscape paintings, which he had not yet seen, for the works of a famous ancient Chinese painter. His name was well known in Kyoto and Osaka. However, he suffered from a chest ailment and died before Chikuden. His works range from elegant to heavy and serious.
with signature 'Sohei sha' 草坪写 and seal 'Sohei' 艸坪
A slow drift of autumn light moves across this landscape by Takahashi Sohei (1802–1833), where tall trees rise beside a quiet river and a lone fisherman guides his boat toward the bank. The houses nestled among the foliage appear almost absorbed into the season, their presence subtle yet grounding, while the distant mountain lifts through a veil of soft mist. Sohei’s brushwork—shaped under the guidance of Tanomura Chikuden and admired even by Uragami Shunkin—carries a clarity that balances elegance with a deeper, more contemplative weight. The scene unfolds in measured transitions: the textured trunks, the gentle current, the faint architecture, each placed with a sensitivity that reflects his brief but remarkable career. His inscription “Sohei sha” and seal “Sohei” appear with quiet assurance, completing the composition without disturbing its calm rhythm. Accompanied by its box, the scroll brings a serene, reflective presence into a room. Over time, it becomes more than an autumn river scene; it becomes a reminder of transience, solitude, and the refined sensibility that made Sohei’s landscapes so admired in his own era.
Whole dimensions: 21.6" W x 79.3" H / 55cm x 201.5cm
Inside dimensions: 13.6" W x 45" H / 34.6cm x 114.3cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 730g 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 a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
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