Kumagai Naohiko / An old pine tree in the morning glow , wide hanging scroll

This painting is impressive for its scorching morning glow and the powerful old pine tree. The unique appearance of the pine tree, which is likely a depiction of the real thing, conveys the artist’s intense interest.

Tags: closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate, modern times, pine tree (Pinus spp.), year round

2020年9月9日

Kosugi Hoan / Playing birds with plum blossoms

The bleeding of the paint creates a unique atmosphere. This work conveys a warm gaze towards living creatures.

Tags: modern times, small birds

2020年8月19日

Konoshima Okoku / Two hanging scrolls of the cold moon and two mallards

The mallard ducks sleeping on the surface of the water against the backdrop of a hazy moon. A light flurry of snow is falling on the screen, conveying a still, cold feeling.

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

2025年6月17日

Konoshima Okoku / Two hanging scrolls of Rape blossoms and two chickens, Autumn field and puppy

Okoku’s animal paintings are realistic, yet one of their charms lies in the warm gaze toward the animals that can be sensed. This work also depicts family gatherings and puppies relaxing together with a light touch.

2026年2月1日

Konoshima Okoku / Two deer

Okoku has created many animal paintings. His unpretentious compositions show his keen eye for depicting animals as they are in life. At the feet of a deer standing upright, another deer is lying down and relaxing. This imbalance creates a sense of rhythm and interest in the painting.

2025年3月19日

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 / Early summer

Your eyes will be drawn to the cat gazing at you with a meaningful expression. This painting is a vivid and fresh brushstroke that is unique to Okoku, who specializes in animal paintings.

2025年11月24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

Konoshima Okoku / An old wild boar

「最後の四条派」と称された桜谷は、特に動物の描写に優れた作品を数多く残しています。こちらは広々とした奥行きを感じさせる巧みな空間構成で、猪の存在感と迫力を存分に感じさせてくれます。

2025年10月13日

Kono Bairei / A mouse

近代京都画壇の開拓者として欠かせない存在であり、竹内栖鳳の師でもある幸野楳嶺による鼠図です。躍動感のある鼠の姿を的確に捉えています。

2025年10月26日