ARTIST : Kawaii Kenji was born in 1908. He graduated from the Kyoto Kaiga Gakko (Kyoto Arts School) and studied under Kayo. He submitted paintings to the Nitten 23 times and received the top award on two occasions. He later went on to become a judge of the Nitten. His teacher Kayo was one of the managers of the Nitten and also a member of the Geijutsuin. Kayo (Yamaguchi Komejiro) was born in 1899 and was a student of Nishimura Goun.
AGE : mid 20th century
SIZE : the image measures 15'' by 23'' (37.5 by 58.5 cm). The scroll measures 51.5'' by 31'' (131 by 78 cm).
DESCRIPTION : Titled 'Yama no ike' or 'Mountain pond' this mid 20th century work by the nihonga artist Kawaii Kenji is complete with its original double kiri-wood storage box. It is a highly atmospheric painting that remains firmly anchored to the traditions of Nihonga whilst highlighting the individual style of the artist.
TECHNIQUE : pigments on paper
CONDITION : good, original condition. The silk mounting is finished with ivory rollers.
