Suzuki Jun NANREI (1775-1844)

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An original painting, sumi and very light colour on paper, 39.5 x 11.5 in; 99.5 x 29 cm. Nanrei was the consummate Shijo artist, much admired by J. Hillier who stated: “… if one wishes to study the Shijo artist par excellence with the gifts and the limitations that that title infers, it is Nanrei one turns to …..”(The Uninhibited Brush, J. Hillier, 1974, p. 306.) Born in Edo, he was a pupil of Watanabe Nangaku. He later travelled to Kyoto to best study under Azuma Toyo and Okamoto Toyohiko. Shows an Ise ebi, a spiny lobster from Ise Bay in Mie Prefecture which was a popular place to fish for them during the winter months. The kanji for ebi translates as “old man [of the sea]” because the bent back resembles an old man. Ebi is a symbol of longevity and is often served for special occasions.

Signed Nanrei with large unread seal. Poem above. Very good condition.

Status: Available

Price: £2900