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谷文晁 Tani Buncho (1763-1840) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Cicadas and Flowers with Box RD931

谷文晁 Tani Buncho (1763-1840)
Nanga artist of the late Edo period. Studied under 加藤文麗 Kato Bunrei (1706-1782) and 渡辺玄対 Watanabe Gentai (1749-1822). He Studied the Kano and Nanpin schools and then moved on to Nanga, but his style was extremely eclectic, learning from Yamato-e and Western painting as well and he created his own unique style of painting. His range of paintings included Sansui landscapes, flowers and birds, figures, and Buddhist paintings, and he had a wide range of painting styles. He had an insatiable curiosity to take in anything and everything. He was both a skilled painter and a scholar, and with the support of 松平定信 Matsudaira Sadanobu (1759-1829) and others, he reigned as a major figure in the Edo art world at the time. His pupils included 渡辺崋山 Watanabe Kazan (1793-1841), 立原杏所 Tachihara Kyosho (1786-1840), and 高久靄崖 Takaku Aigai (1796-1843).

with signature 'Buncho hitsu' 文晁筆 and seal 'Gagakusai' 画學斎

A refined hanging scroll attributed to Tani Bunchō (1763–1840), one of the leading painter-scholars of the late Edo period. The scene is expressed with his characteristic clarity and poetic restraint: a cicada rests upon slender branches, while softly colored leaves and delicate blossoms unfold below. The subtle balance of light ink washes and gentle tones creates a calm and atmospheric composition. This work reflects the elegant simplicity and contemplative mood that made Bunchō a key figure connecting Chinese literati aesthetics with Japanese painting traditions. The scroll displays beautifully and preserves the quiet refinement of his style. A plain wooden storage box is included.

Whole dimensions: 23.4" W x 67.5" H / 59.5cm x 171.7cm
Inside dimensions: 16.1" W x 41.8" H / 41cm x 106.4cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone

Weight: 870g 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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