Kano Isen’in / 3 Hanging scrolls of Fukurokuju, Monkeys and Deer
2025年12月16日

Mori Sosen
【Shintoist of monkey】

The monkey poses in the attire of a Shintoist. Its restlessness, with its legs crossed as if to hide its embarrassment, is also endearing, and this painting evokes the playful spirit of Sosen, who excelled in monkey paintings.
Number
D-173
Title
Shintoist of monkey
Artist
Mori Sosen
Detail
Materials : ink and colour on silk
wooden boxed
Size : W 32 × H 91 cm (Image) ・ W 46 × H 191 cm (Mount)
Condition: stained, float, creased on the mount / slightly stained, slightly creased, slightly soiled on the image
Artist History
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) was a painter from the late Edo period. His birthplace is unknown, but he was active in Osaka. He placed importance on realism and became a master of monkey paintings. He is the founder of the Mori school.
Price
250,000yen

Mori Sosen
【Shintoist of monkey】

The monkey poses in the attire of a Shintoist. Its restlessness, with its legs crossed as if to hide its embarrassment, is also endearing, and this painting evokes the playful spirit of Sosen, who excelled in monkey paintings.
Number
D-173
Title
Shintoist of monkey
Artist
Mori Sosen
Detail
Materials : ink and colour on silk
wooden boxed
Size : W 32 × H 91 cm (Image) ・ W 46 × H 191 cm (Mount)
Condition: stained, float, creased on the mount / slightly stained, slightly creased, slightly soiled on the image
Artist History
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) was a painter from the late Edo period. His birthplace is unknown, but he was active in Osaka. He placed importance on realism and became a master of monkey paintings. He is the founder of the Mori school.
Price
250,000yen

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