Lot 141: Uenaka Chokusai (1885-1977) 20th century

20th century
Kakejiku, in ink, colour and gold on silk, depicting two warriors on horseback, Minamoto no Yoshitomo being chased by Taira no Shigemori as they ride past snow-laden trees from the 'Taikenmon' scene in Kyoto, in the Tale of Heike; with tomobako titled Taikenmon no zu and signed by the artist Chokusai dai with seal Chokusai. 140cm x 50cm (55 1/8in x 19 5/8in). (2).

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Born in Nara, Chokusai's real name was Naojiro. He learnt under Fukada Chokujyo (1861-1947) and Hashimoto Gaho (1835-1908) as well as studying the doctrine of Nichiren Buddhism with Tanaka Chigaku (1861-1939). He also became a pupil of Yamamoto Shunkyo (1891-1933), exhibiting his Buddhist works at the Bunten and Teiten.