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平井楳仙 Hirai Baisen (1889-1969) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Kyoto Pagoda in Spring Mountain Scenery with Original Double Box (Tomobako) RD882

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

This elegant hanging scroll by Hirai Baisen (1889–1969) captures the serene beauty of Kyoto’s eastern hills in springtime. The composition features a red pagoda nestled among lush foliage, with misty mountains rising in the background — a tranquil scene rendered in soft, harmonious tones. The title inscribed on the box, “Tōzan Shunshoku” (東山春色), translates to “Spring Colors of the Eastern Hills”, referring to the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. This area, rich in temples, gardens, and cultural heritage, has long inspired artists and poets as a symbol of seasonal renewal and spiritual calm. Hirai Baisen, active in the Taishō and Shōwa periods, was known for his lyrical landscapes and refined brushwork. His paintings often reflect a deep sensitivity to nature’s rhythms and a classical Japanese aesthetic rooted in harmony and restraint. The scroll is housed in its original double tomobako (wooden storage box) — an inner and outer box set — which adds significant value and provenance, indicating careful preservation and formal presentation. A superb example of modern Japanese landscape painting, ideal for collectors of Kyoto-themed works and seasonal compositions.

Whole dimensions: 14.2" W x 53.8" H / 36.1cm x 186.9cm
Inside dimensions: 8" W x 38.9" H / 20.5cm x 99cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Plastic

Weight: 940g 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 a little, CREASE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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