SUZUKI KIITSU (1796-1858): UCHIWA-E OF A SEATED BIJIN WITH WAKA POEM
Uchiwa-e, ink and watercolors on paperJapan, beginning of 19th centuryThis uchiwa-e by the Edo artist Suzuki Kiitsu, a student of the famous Rinpa painter Sakai Hoitsu and one of the most popular artists of his time, shows a seated Bijin with an inscribed paper scroll in her lap. A 31-syllable waka poem is written in Hiragana on the right.Dimensions: SIZE 15.2 x 38.5 CMCondition: Overall good condition; very few wormholes and tears, few minor stainsProvenance: Galerie Zacke archive