Lot 262: Nagasawa Rosetsu (1754-1799) Maruyama School, late 18th century

Maruyama School, late 18th century
Kakejiku, in ink and slight colour on paper, depicting a crow eyeing a lobster dangling from a string, suspended above, signed Oju Rosetsu shai with seal Gyo, with storage box. 136cm x 29cm (53½in x 11 3/8in). (2).

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Rosetsu was born into a low-ranking Samurai family. He entered Maruyama Okyo's studio and became arguably the most talented of the Master's pupils. An eccentric and violent character, he was allegedly expelled from Okyo's studio due to his idiosyncratic manner. After becoming independent he developed his own style. He was particularly fond of animal subjects and like his Master exhibited a gentle and humorous approach to his animal subjects.