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Description

中島啓朝 Nakashima Keicho (1898-1983) 佳僊 Keisen Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Collaboration work - Chrysanthemum, Cock's Comb, and Grasshopper with Original Box (Tomobako) RD881

中島啓朝 Nakashima Keicho (1898-1983)
Studied under Yamamoto Shunkyo. Graduated from Kyoto College of Painting. Specializes in flower-and-bird and landscape paintings. Born in Kochi Prefecture.

Upper left signature and seal 'Keicho' 啓朝
with signature and seal 'Keisen' 佳僊

This elegant hanging scroll (kakemono) is a rare collaborative work by Nakashima Keicho (1898–1983) and Keisen, two accomplished Japanese artists known for their refined brushwork and seasonal themes. The painting depicts vibrant chrysanthemums and cock’s comb flowers alongside slender bamboo stalks, with a delicately rendered grasshopper nestled among the foliage. The composition evokes the poetic atmosphere of late summer to early autumn, a season celebrated in Japanese aesthetics for its transience and depth.
Keicho’s mastery of botanical expression is complemented by Keisen’s calligraphy and seals, which add literary nuance and balance to the piece. The scroll is mounted in traditional format and comes with its original tomobako (signed wooden box), confirming its authenticity and enhancing its collectible value. A fine example of Japanese nihonga and seasonal art, ideal for collectors of traditional scrolls and East Asian aesthetics.

Whole dimensions: 17.7" W x 77" H / 45.2cm x 195.8cm
Inside dimensions: 11" W x 44.3" H / 28cm x 112.7cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone

Weight: 670g including Original Box (Tomobako)

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, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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