11. Hirai Baisen (1889-1969)Nihonga
Kiro shūshiki - Autumn colours on the way backSigned: Baisen
Seals: Baisen
Technique: colours on paper 136 x 30.6
Mounting: green silk
203 x 42.6
Box: signed
Condition: fine
Baisen graduated from the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts in 1906. Unlike his fellow students he continued his studies independently. One year after his graduation, in 1907, he already exhibited at the Bunten and he continued to do so every year, developing and adapting his style. In 1913 he travelled to China after which he started to paint "continental scenes". As an artist he was successful and well-to-do. In the late 1920s, however, he received some unfavourable reviews and critical comments from his colleagues. After 1931 he only rarely participated in exhibitions. He did not exhibit at all after the Second World War.
Reference:
Berry & Morioka ‘99 p. 270-75
Berry & Morioka ‘08 p. 265-66 (# 54-57, 73-74)
Berry '01 p.190
Roberts p. 43
Aburai p. 324-325
Price: EUR 800 / USD 948