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Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period

Creator: Hababusa Itcho (Attributed)
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese hanging scroll attributed to Edo period painter Hanabusa Itchō (1652-1724). The artwork features a silk roundel nicely mounted in golden brocade background. The painting depicts a robed Daruma seated in meditation with his eyes widely open. The rendition of the famous monk, one of the most beloved subjects in Japanese art, was extremely minimalistic. With just a few effective ink strokes and patches of watercolor, it managed to successfully highlight the essence and spirit of Daruma. The roundel was possibly a center fragment of a larger painting by the artist and was remounted historically. Signed with one of his artist's names. It comes with a wood scroll box with ink inscription of title and artist formal name.
For a painting with the same signature, see number 1881,1210,0.1719 in the collection of the British Musuem. Also a horizontal scroll item number Dongwon 3066 in the collection of National Musuem of Korea.
Hanabusa Itcho was a Japanese painter, calligrapher, and haiku poet of Edo period. He originally trained in the Kanō style, under Kanō Yasunobu, but ultimately rejected that style and became a literati (bunjin) and formed his own style, which would come to be known as the Hanabusa school. He was also known as Hishikawa Waō and by a number of other art-names.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	silk brocade wood
Condition:	Good. Minor surface wear on the silk painting and mount. Wood storage box is worn as shown.
Creation Date:	18th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	641694

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	47 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	119.38 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.