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NAKAJIMA KAHO: A FINE MARUYAMA SCHOOL PAINTING OF A MONKEY UNDER A CHESTNUT TREE NAKAJIMA KAHO: A FINE MARUYAMA SCHOOL PAINTING OF A MONKEY UNDER A CHESTNUT TREE By Nakajima Kaho (1866-1939), signed Kaho with seal Japan, late 19 th century to early 20 th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Ink and watercolors on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll on a silk brocade frame, with bone jikusaki (roller ends). The charming painting depicting a stout, seated monkey, its head raised as the simian absentmindedly nibbles on some berries, all the while eyeing the dangling chestnut hanging from the branch above. Inscriptions: Signed 'Kaho' 華鳳 with seal to the left margin. One publisher's label to the back, 'Hachijuyon go, Kaho Sensei, Saru ni Kuri' [No. 84, Master Kaho, Monkey and Chestnut] 八十四号 華鳳先生 猿ニ栗. Inscribed to the back, ‘painter name Kaho Nakajima, about 100 years old’. Image SIZE 111 x 41 cm, SIZE incl. mounting 195 x 51 cm Condition: Good condition with wear. Some creasing, stains, and two tears. One jiku lost. Provenance: One partial receipt from Tessai-Do. Co., Nawate Sanjo Minami, Kyoto, Japan, dated 5 October 1967, to the back. Nakajima Kaho (1866-1939) studied painting under Mori Kansai (1814-1892) and calligraphy under Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924). In his early years Kaho was a gifted painter in the Maruyama-Shijo tradition. From the late 1910s onwards, he preferred to follow the paths of the 18 th century painters Rosetsu (1754-1799), Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), and Yosa Buson (1716-1783).

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