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小山松溪 Koyama Shokei (1863-1903) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Mount Horai (Mount Penglai) Landscape Eternal Youth Rising Sun Crescent Moon Pine Tree and Cranes, Turtles with Box RE529

小山松溪 Koyama Shokei (1863-1903)
A Japanese-style painter from Niigata Prefecture. His given name was Ken, he was commonly known as MikiZō, and his courtesy name was Shisan. He was adopted by the Rinshū scholar Oyama Sankei and studied under Ono Kozan and Hattori Hazan, specialising in landscape painting.

with signature 'Shokei' 松溪 and seal 'Koyama Ken' 小山堅 'Shokei' 梥谿

This hanging scroll by Koyama Shōkei (1863–1903), a Niigata‑born painter celebrated for his refined landscapes, presents a serene vision of Mount Hōrai, the legendary isle of eternal youth. Soft layers of ink reveal distant peaks rising through mist, ancient pines rooted in stone, cranes gliding above the water, and turtles resting near the shore—each a classical emblem of longevity, harmony, and auspicious fortune. Shōkei arranges these motifs with a calm, balanced rhythm, guiding the viewer from the rising sun to the crescent moon in a quiet dialogue between renewal and continuity. His brushwork is understated yet precise, allowing subtle gradations of ink to give the landscape a gentle luminosity. Signed “Shōkei” with his seals, the work reflects the poetic sensibility and disciplined technique that defined his short but accomplished career. Accompanied by its box, the scroll carries a presence that gradually transforms the space around it: the tranquil horizon and timeless symbols introduce a sense of steadiness, encouraging a slower breath and a clearer mind. Over time, it becomes more than a painting—it becomes a daily reminder of renewal, longevity, and the quiet confidence that comes from living with an image of a world untouched by haste.

Whole dimensions: 27.7" W x 76.2" H / 70.6cm x 193.6cm
Inside dimensions: 20.7" W x 56.4" H / 52.8cm x 143.3cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 1170g 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, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, Large stain on top of the mount.

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