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真野暁亭 Mano Gyotei (1874-1934) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Full Moon with Clouds with Original Box (Tomobako) RE429

真野暁亭 Mano Gyotei (1874-1934)
Ukiyoe artist and Japanese-style painter of the Meiji era. Studied under Kawanabe Kyosai. Trained in the techniques of the Kano school and specialized in landscapes and portraits. He won prizes at numerous art exhibitions.

with signature and seal 'Gyotei' 暁亭

A pale circle emerges from a veil of mist, neither fully revealed nor concealed, setting the tone for this quietly powerful hanging scroll in which atmosphere takes precedence over depiction. The moon appears suspended in a field of warm, luminous space, while faint clouds drift across its surface, creating a sense of slow movement and temporal depth that feels almost meditative. Rather than relying on dramatic contrast, the artist achieves tension through restraint, using minimal brushwork and delicate tonal shifts to suggest the vastness of night and the subtle changes within it. This refined approach reflects the artistic ideals of the Meiji period, when painters sought new expressions while remaining rooted in classical training. The work is by Mano Gyotei (1874–1934), a painter educated under Kawanabe Kyosai and influenced by Kano-school discipline, whose sensitivity to mood and composition is clearly evident here. It is preserved with its original tomobako box, an important detail that attests to its history, authenticity, and careful stewardship across generations.

Whole dimensions: 23.4" W x 85.1" H / 59.6cm x 216.4cm
Inside dimensions: 16" W x 49.3" H / 40.8cm x 125.4cm

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

Weight: 950g including Original 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, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting, mold smell.

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