Gan Tai (1782-1865) and Murakami Shôdô (1776-1841) Shijô (Kishi) Kawasemi - Kingfisher and reedsSigned: Kishi Takudô nd Shôdô Seals: Unread and Shôdô Technique: sumi on coated paper 17,8 x 49,2 Condition: used, laid down, lightly soiled Gan Tai, the eldest son and pupil of Gan Ku (1749-1838), was a fine painter in the Kishi tradition. With Kishi Renzan (1805-1859) he carried on the Kishi School. Reference: Ritto p. 37-41 Roberts p. 28 Araki p. 1162 Kyoto '98 p. 276 Hillier '74 p. 221-223 Shôdô, a native of Kyoto was a pupil of Gan Ku (1749-1838). He later worked in Edo and changed his style to Tosa. Reference: Roberts p. 150 Kyoto '98 p. 294 Araki p. 1032 Mitchell p. 15 Price: SOLD |