Lot 323: KANO HOGAI (1828~1888) "Two Sovereigns and Three Emperors", Japanese painting scroll

KANO HOGAI (1828~1888) "Two Sovereigns and Three Emperors", Japanese painting scroll Kano Hogai 狩野 芳崖 (1828~1888) ： Hogai was born in Chofu-cho, Yamaguchi as a son of Kano Seiko. His talent was obvious when he was little. In 1846 when he was 19 years old, Hogai became the pupil of Kano family of Kobiki-cho and learned the way of painting from Kano Shosenin Tadanobu. He was given the name "Shokai Gado" from Shosenin Tadanobu. At the same day Hogai became the pupil, Hashimoto Gaho also became the pupil as well. And they became the best friends for the rest of their life. Both Gaho and Hogai made a conspicuous figure in young in each way of paintings, and they were called "Shosenin no Nishinzoku / God's legs of Shosenin". Meeting with Ernest Fenollosa in 1884 influenced his painting very much. His last painting "HIBO KANNON" is Important Cultural Properties of Japan. His pseudonym Hogai, Shorin, Korin, etc... Primary Material = Paper. Technique = Hand-painted. Roller Ends = Wood; Condition = Refer to all pictures, there are stains and wrinkles overall. Size of the scroll: 42 cm x 103 cm = 16.5" x 40.5” inches