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狩野探幽 Kano Tanyu (1602-1674) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Dragon Crossing Over Mount Fuji RE399

狩野探幽 Kano Tanyu (1602-1674)
Painter of the early Edo period and establisher of Edo Kano school. The eldest son of 狩野孝信 Kano Takanobu (1751-1618) and grandson of Kano Eitoku (1543-1590). Founder of the Kajibashi Kano school. He is said to be a precocious genius and is praised as the second coming of Eitoku. His wide range of works includes Sansui landscapes, figures, flowers, and birds. Tanyu's elegant new style, which made use of marginal spaces, was called the Edo Kano style, and it was inherited as the standard of the Kano school thereafter. He was active in the paintings of castles such as Nijo Castle, Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, and Edo Castle, as well as in the painting of the inner court. He was also in charge of the decoration of the Tokugawa family mausoleums such as Nikko Toshogu, Zojoji, Kan-eiji, and Edo Castle's Momijiyama.

with signature 'Tanyu Hoin Gyonen 69 years old hitsu' 探幽法印行年六十九歳筆 and seal 'Hippo' 筆峯

Set against a richly patterned mounting, this kakejiku presents a dramatic vision of a dragon sweeping across the sky above Mount Fuji, its coiling form emerging from swirling clouds with a sense of controlled power. The contrast between the mountain’s calm, immovable presence and the dragon’s dynamic ascent creates a striking visual tension, while the restrained ink tones and spacious composition lend the scene an air of classical elegance. The brushwork—ranging from fine, tapering lines to bold, atmospheric washes—guides the viewer’s eye upward, emphasizing the dragon’s celestial movement. The inscription “Tanyū Hōin, at age 69, hitsu” (探幽法印行年六十九歳筆) and the seal “Hippo” (筆峯) appear on the scroll, aligning the work with the refined aesthetic associated with the mature period of Kano‑school painting.

Whole dimensions: 28.5" W x 45.6" H / 72.6cm x 116cm
Inside dimensions: 21.3" W x 13" H / 54.3cm x 33.2cm

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

Weight: 390g

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

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