Konoshima Okoku / Snowy morning

Okoku, who studied under Imao Keinen, based his work on sketching and left many excellent animal paintings. This work is simple, yet evokes the clear air of early morning.

Tags: modern times, Shijo Faction (of the LDP), small birds

2023年6月15日

Konoshima Okoku / Deer playing in the snow

A herd of deer playing on a frozen, snowy mountain. This is a painting that fully demonstrates Okoku’s artistic ability.

Tags: modern times, Shijo Faction (of the LDP)

2023年11月24日

Komuro Suiun / Japanese cormorant flapping in the moonlight

It depicts a Japanese cormorant spreading its wings and drying its wet feathers.

2020年6月7日

Komai Genki / Two rabbits

This rabbit painting was done by Komai Genki, a disciple of Maruyama Okyo. It captures the characteristics of a rabbit in a simple way.

Tags: modern times

2021年3月17日

Kobayakawa Shusei / Rising dragon

The dragon pushes through the dark rainclouds and climbs vigorously towards the light.

Tags: modern times

2024年2月12日

Kishi Renzan / Tiger roaring under the moon

The tiger painting by Renzan, the third generation of the Kishi school, gives the impression of tiger’s solid frame under the cover of its fluffy fur.

Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, modern times, tiger (Panthera tigris)

2024年1月17日

Kishi Renzan / Tiger and Dragon

A dragon soaring through the sky and a tiger roaring on a rugged cliff. The tiger’s expression is full of realistic fierceness.

Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, modern times, tiger (Panthera tigris)

2024年3月30日

Kishi Renzan / Family of tigers under the pine tree

This is a tiger painting with strong eyes, but the overall image is somewhat cute. Tigers of this era were drawn from the imagination, so apart from the pattern on its back, it has a very cat-like appearance.

Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, tiger (Panthera tigris)

2022年11月5日

Kishi Chikudou / Reeds with fireflies

This work depicts fireflies resting on reeds, evoking the atmosphere of a summer night. The plainly painted water surface also has a cool feel to it.

Tags: latter half of the Edo period, modern times, modern times

2021年2月22日

Kishi Chikudou / Jicchosei / large hanging scroll

The Ten Longevity (Jicchosei) refers to the ten symbols of eternal youth and longevity: the sun, water, pine, crane, turtle, deer, and the herb of immortality, plus three of the following: mountain, cloud, moon, stone, and bamboo.

Tags: deer, latter half of the Edo period, modern times, pine tree (Pinus spp.), year round

2022年1月15日