ARTIST : The painting is signed and sealed Takuji. We have been unable to trace the artist.
AGE : taisho period, circa 1915/20
SIZE : The scroll measures 81 by 35 inches. The image measures 57 by 28 inches.
DESCRIPTION : An oversized Taisho period work depicting a pair of exotic foreign birds sheltering from the heat of summer amongst a group of foxgloves. Rich green foliage gives way to long spikes of drooping bell shaped flowers in hues of amaranth purple fringed with pink.
TECHNIQUE : pigments and gofun on silk
CONDITION : The work is in good condition. Light marking is visible, particularly in the upper right fields. The pale brocade mounting is from a later date and does buckle outward - even so the painting displays well.
