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平井楳仙 Hirai Baisen (1889-1969) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Autumn Colours Rankyo Gorge in Kyoto with Original Double Box (Tomobako) RD921

平井楳仙 Hirai Baisen (1889-1969)
Born in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. He graduated from the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts in 1906. He studied under 竹内栖鳳 Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942). In 1932, he participated in the 10th Universal Art Olympics in Los Angeles as a representative of Japanese painting with 東山魁夷 Higashiyama Kaii (1908-1999) and 棟方志功 Munakata Shiko (1903-1975). He excelled in detailed depictions of figures, flowers and birds, and sansui landscapes.

with signature 'Baisen' 楳仙 and seal 'Baisen' 某仙

A tranquil and atmospheric hanging scroll by Hirai Baisen (平井楳仙), a Kyoto-based painter active during the Taishō and Shōwa periods, known for lyrical landscapes and seasonal themes. This work depicts the vivid autumn foliage of Rankyō Gorge — written as 嵐峡 — the scenic valley of Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most celebrated natural landmarks.
The composition features mist-veiled mountains, fiery maple trees, and a solitary boatman gliding across calm waters, evoking the quiet melancholy and beauty of late autumn. Baisen’s brushwork is delicate yet expressive, blending traditional nihonga techniques with a modern sensitivity to mood and atmosphere. The scroll is preserved in its original double box (tomobako), indicating careful archival storage and collector-grade presentation. A culturally rich and visually elegant piece for collectors of Japanese landscape painting, seasonal art, and Kyoto school works.

Whole dimensions: 14.1" W x 72.9" H / 36cm x 185.2cm
Inside dimensions: 8" W x 38.4" H / 20.5cm x 97.7cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Plastic

Weight: 960g including Original Double 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, FOLD, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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