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江森晴雲 Emori Seiun (b1854) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Raccoon Dog under Moon RE408

江森晴雲 Emori Seiun (b1854)
Japanese painter active in the Meiji era. Born in Osaka in 1854. Member of Naniwa Gakuga under Mori Ippo. He also enjoyed Tsuishu carving and iron brushwork.

with signature 'Seiun' 晴雲 and seal 'Emori tei in' 江森貞印

Quietly unfolding under a muted moon, this hanging scroll captures a fleeting moment of nocturnal stillness, where a lone raccoon dog pauses amid slender grasses and lifts its gaze toward the cloud-softened light above. The scene is composed with remarkable restraint, allowing empty space to play an active role, amplifying the sense of silence and cool night air. The animal’s form is rendered with meticulous sensitivity, its fur suggested through fine tonal transitions rather than overt detail, conveying both physical presence and gentle alertness. The moon, partially veiled, avoids dramatic brilliance and instead lends the scene a subdued, introspective glow, reinforcing an atmosphere of calm observation rather than narrative action. This poetic balance between subject and surrounding space reflects a deep appreciation for nature as a contemplative companion rather than a spectacle. Created by Emori Seiun, an artist active during Japan’s Meiji period, the work exemplifies a refined approach to animal painting that favors mood and nuance over decoration. Through its quiet composition and measured brushwork, the scroll invites prolonged viewing, offering a moment of reflective pause and a timeless dialogue between creature, landscape, and moonlit sky.

Whole dimensions: 25.2" W x 69.2" H / 64.1cm x 176cm
Inside dimensions: 16.2" W x 41.2" H / 41.2cm x 104.9cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 470g

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: MANY STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, HOLE, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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