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望月玉泉 Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Rising Dragon in Cloud RE623

望月玉泉 Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913)
Born in Kyoto. A Japanese-style painter who was active during the Meiji and Taisho periods. He was a painter of the Shijō school and is particularly renowned for his flower-and-bird and landscape paintings.

with signature and seal 'Gyokusen' 玉泉

A faint surge of air seems to move through the clouds as the dragon begins to emerge, its coiling form revealed in shifting tones of ink. In this hanging scroll by Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834–1913), the creature rises with a presence that feels both fluid and commanding, its whiskers, scales, and curling breath rendered through brushwork that balances precision with atmospheric softness. Gyokusen, a Kyoto-born painter of the Shijō school known for his mastery of flower‑and‑bird and landscape subjects, brings the same sensitivity to this dynamic theme, allowing the dragon to appear not as a display of force but as an embodiment of rising energy. His signature and seal “Gyokusen” sit with quiet assurance near the lower edge, grounding the composition without interrupting its movement. The scroll, accompanied by its box, carries an invigorating, auspicious presence—one that gathers strength in the interplay between ink, cloud, and the unseen currents that shape the dragon’s ascent.

Whole dimensions: 24.6" W x 77.1" H / 62.6cm x 196cm
Inside dimensions: 16.3" W x 45.1" H / 41.5cm x 114.7cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE)

Weight: 410g

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 DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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