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中村不折 Nakamura Fusetsu (1866-1943) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Setsugetsu Kofu 雪月光風 Smiling Hotei with Appraised Box RE376

This scroll comes with an appraisal box by 'Oshu' 鷹洲

雪月光風 Setsugetsu Kofu
雪 means Snow. 月 means Moon. 光 means Light. 風 means Wind. Words expressing the beautiful and pristine natural scenery and its sentiment throughout the four seasons.

中村不折 Nakamura Fusetsu (1866-1943)
Japanese Western-style painter and calligrapher active in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. Fifth rank of Sho. Headmaster of the Pacific Art School. Known as the illustrator of Soseki Natsume's I am a Cat. Real name: Nakamura Sakutaro.

with signature 'Fusetsu' 不折 and seal 'Nakamura Saku in' 中邨鈼印

Drawing together the clarity of calligraphy and the warmth of a gently smiling Hotei, this scroll by Nakamura Fusetsu (1866–1943) presents the Zen‑infused phrase “Setsugetsu Kōfū”, words that evoke the pure beauty of snow, moon, light, and wind across the four seasons. Fusetsu—renowned Western‑style painter, calligrapher, and illustrator of Natsume Sōseki’s I Am a Cat—brings a relaxed, confident rhythm to the characters, while the lightly brushed Hotei below adds a touch of humor and ease. The signature “Fusetsu” (不折) and the seal “Nakamura Saku in” affirm the artist’s hand, and the scroll is accompanied by an appraisal box by Oshū (鷹洲), underscoring its authenticity and careful preservation. When displayed, the piece introduces a gentle brightness into the room—the kind of quiet, uplifting presence that softens the atmosphere and makes the space feel more open, welcoming, and lightly spirited, much like the breeze suggested in the phrase itself.

Whole dimensions: 20.7" W x 75.7" H / 52.8cm x 192.5cm
Inside dimensions: 13.5" W x 49.3" H / 34.3cm x 125.4cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 630g including Appraised 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 DIRT in the back of the mounting.

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