Little known about his life. Born either in Nagasaki, in Nishinomiya or in Osaka; lived in Osaka. The 3rd son of Jokansai Mori. (the eldest son: Yoshin Mori, the 2nd son: Shuho Mori)First studied Kano painting under Joshunsai Katsube; later changed his style to one based on close observation of nature (even lived for a while in the woods to observe animals in their free state). Specialized in painting of monkeys (best known Japanese artist for this subject) but also painted other animals. In his later years changed the so of his name Sosen from the character for ancestor” to a character that has one meaning of “monkey. Size: 518 mm x 1204 mm. Material of the Main Artwork: Paper. Roller End Material: Wood. We can combine some items into 1 package. (SAL / Small Packet). 2 to 3 weeks. Please feel safe that we wrap the package very well to avoid breakage in transit. The item “KAKEJIKU JAPANESE HANGING SCROLL Monkey Painting by Sosen Mori #890″ is in sale since Sunday, February 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Paintings & Scrolls”. The seller is “japan_kakejiku_shop” and is located in Kobe city. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Hanging Scroll
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Type: Paintings
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
- Maker: Sosen Mori /
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Black