Description

湯川松堂 Yukawa Shodo (1868-1955) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Crabs, Yellow and White Chrysanthemums with Box RD817

湯川松堂 Yukawa Shodo (1868-1955)
Born 1868 in Wakayama, Japan, he left for Osaka in 1878 to study under the ukiyo-e artist and painter Mitani Sadahiro. Later studied under Suzuki Shonen, who was at the centre of the modern Kyoto art world. He was active in the production of screen paintings for the imperial household and paintings dedicated to Meiji Shrine and other shrines.

Age: 1924 Summer / 大正甲子夏日
with signature 'Shodo sei' 松堂 生

This elegant Japanese hanging scroll features a harmonious composition of white and yellow chrysanthemums, a crab nestled near a rock, and delicate brushwork that evokes the quiet vitality of summer. The work is signed by Yukawa Shodō (1868–1955), a noted painter of the Nihonga tradition, and dated “Taishō Kōshi Summer Day” (Summer 1924).
In Japanese symbolism:
- Chrysanthemums represent purity, longevity, and seasonal beauty, especially in late summer and early autumn.
- The crab, often associated with resilience and quiet strength, adds a subtle dynamic element to the otherwise tranquil scene.
- The rock anchors the composition, symbolizing stability and natural harmony.
Yukawa Shodō was known for his refined botanical and animal paintings, blending realism with poetic atmosphere. This scroll is accompanied by a storage box, ensuring preservation.
Ideal for collectors of Japanese seasonal art, Taishō-era painting, or symbolic nature compositions, this piece offers both aesthetic elegance and cultural depth

Whole dimensions: 21" W x 75.2" H / 53.4cm x 191.1cm
Inside dimensions: 13.8" W x 45.2" H / 35.2cm x 114.9cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone, Plastic

Weight: 570g 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, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, Box Damage.

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