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与謝蕪村 Yosa Buson (1716-1784) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Sansui Landscapes Traveller on Mountain Path with Box RD868

与謝蕪村 Yosa Buson (1716-1784)
Haiku poet and painter of the mid-Edo period. Yosa Buson is famous as one of the three great masters of haikai (Haiku poets) in the Edo period, along with 松尾芭蕉 Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) and 小林一茶 Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828). Born into a farming family, he lost his parents when he was a teenager and set out for Edo (now Tokyo) at the age of 20. In Edo, he learned haikai from 早野巴人 Hayano Hajin (1676-1742). After his master's death, he traveled around Kanto and Oshu, and then moved to Kyoto. His haikai style is full of realism, romance, and lyricism, and he became a central figure in the haikai circles of the middle age. He is also an excellent painter, and along with 池大雅 Ike no Taiga (1723-1776), is considered a great master of literati painting.

with signature 'Syain' 謝寅 and seal 'Sha Choko in' 謝長庚印

This poetic Japanese hanging scroll depicts travelers ascending a mountain path, rendered in delicate ink tones and subtle brushwork. The composition is by Yosa Buson (1716–1784), a master of Nanga (literati painting) and one of Japan’s greatest haiku poets. The figures—possibly a sage and attendant—evoke themes of spiritual journey, philosophical inquiry, and harmony with nature. Buson’s landscapes often feature paths, distant peaks, and solitary travelers, reflecting the contemplative ideals of Chinese literati painting and the poetic sensibility of Edo-period Japan. Buson’s art blends visual minimalism with narrative depth, using space and perspective to suggest impermanence, solitude, and the quiet dignity of rural life. His works are prized for their ability to evoke emotion through simplicity.

Whole dimensions: 26.5" W x 80.3" H / 67.5cm x 204cm
Inside dimensions: 19.8" W x 46.5" H / 50.3cm x 118.3cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood, Bone

Weight: 930g 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, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, Box Damage.

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