ARTIST : The signature reads Soshu and there are a number of painters of the time who used this name, the most likely of which is Yamamoto Soshu from the Nagano area who was most active during the Kaei era (1848-1854).
AGE : first half of the 19th century
SIZE : It stands 63.5 inches high and measures 137 inches across.
DESCRIPTION : A rare Edo period screen painting of a pair of dramatically stylized hawks.
TECHNIQUE : Ink and slight color on paper
CONDITION : The screen was restored and re-mounted during the earlier 20th century and framed with a fine smoke blue brocade. The image is showing handling marks around the hinges and earlier paper losses have been replaced, particularly in the lower third of the screen. The screen is structurally sound and presents very nicely.
