17. Nagasawa Roshû (1767-1847)Maruyama
Dragons in clouds, 2-tychSigned: Roshû
Seals: Nagazawa Rin, Donkô
Technique: sumi on silk, 100,4 x 34,3 (2x)
Mounting: Brown brocade and beige silk
188,3 x 46,2
Condition: some insect damage inthe mounting, otherwise fair
Roshû was born in Kyôto. He was the pupil and adopted son of his father-in- law Nagasawa Rosetsu. Of not so many pupils of Rosetsu (1754-1799) only Roshû approached first rank. Roshû paintings are quite rare. They pale in comparison to the brilliance, boldness, wit and charm of the better works of Rosetsu.
Reference:
Roberts p. 131
Araki p. 2708
Kyoto '98 p. 287
Hillier p. 79
Price: EUR 1,750 / USD 2,065