Mori Sosen / Monkey showman
2025年9月17日

Tanaka Nikka
【Peonies and butterflies】

A cat playing with butterflies under peonies. Compared to the detailed nature of the peony, the lively butterfly and cat are depicted simply, and this contrast brings a sense of lightness to the picture.
Number
D-147
Title
Peonies and butterflies
Artist
Tanaka Nikka
Detail
Materials : ink, colour and gold on silk
wooden boxed
Size : W 35.5 × H 101.5 cm (Image) ・ W 49 × H 189 cm (Mount)
Condition: slightly stained , slightly creased
Artist History
Tanaka Nikka was a painter of the Shijo school in the late Edo period. He was a leading disciple of Okamoto Toyohiko. He died in 1845 (Koka 2), and his age at death is unknown.
Price
120,000yen

Tanaka Nikka
【Peonies and butterflies】

A cat playing with butterflies under peonies. Compared to the detailed nature of the peony, the lively butterfly and cat are depicted simply, and this contrast brings a sense of lightness to the picture.
Number
D-147
Title
Peonies and butterflies
Artist
Tanaka Nikka
Detail
Materials : ink, colour and gold on silk
wooden boxed
Size : W 35.5 × H 101.5 cm (Image) ・ W 49 × H 189 cm (Mount)
Condition: slightly stained , slightly creased
Artist History
Tanaka Nikka was a painter of the Shijo school in the late Edo period. He was a leading disciple of Okamoto Toyohiko. He died in 1845 (Koka 2), and his age at death is unknown.
Price
120,000yen

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