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矢野橋村 Yano Kyoson (1890-1965) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Pigeon and Paulownia Flowers with Original Double Box (Tomobako) RE411

矢野橋村 Yano Kyoson (1890-1965)
Born in Ehime in 1890. Aspires to become a nanga artist and studies under Nagamatsu Shunyo, creating works with his right hand alone. Active in Bunten and solo exhibitions. In his later years, he was involved in the establishment of the Japan Nanga Academy.

with signature 'Kyoson uso' 橋村迂叟 and seal 'Kyoson' 橋邨

Softly unfolding across a luminous ground, this hanging scroll presents a quiet moment of seasonal harmony, where a plump pigeon rests on a pale branch beneath cascading paulownia blossoms, their cool blue petals drifting through open space with restrained elegance. The composition favors air and pause over density, allowing the bird’s rounded form and the gentle sway of flowering stems to emerge with understated clarity, while subtle color modulation lends warmth and depth without disturbing the calm rhythm of the scene. Kyōson’s brushwork balances delicacy and control, capturing texture in feathers and blossoms through fine, attentive strokes rather than dramatic emphasis, and guiding the viewer’s eye diagonally through a composition that feels both intimate and expansive. The generous use of negative space enhances the contemplative mood, evoking a quiet spring atmosphere in which stillness becomes the central subject, and the presence of the original double box further underscores the care with which this refined nanga work has been preserved and transmitted.

Whole dimensions: 20.3" W x 80" H / 51.7cm x 203.4cm
Inside dimensions: 12.8" W x 51.2" H / 32.7cm x 130.2cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 1300g including Original Double Box (Tomobako)

Condition

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