A large lush landscape dating from the early 20th century Shin-Nanga Movement by Mizuta Chikuho enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is performed with ink and light color (brown accents) on paper in a patterned copper-colored silk frame with solid ivory rollers (these will be changed for export). The scroll measures 96.5 x 221 cm (38 x 87 inches) and is in overall fine condition.
Mizuta Chikuho (1883-1958) was an Osaka Nanga artist trained under Himejima Chikugai, a Nihon Nangain member often displayed at the Nitten and, in fact, bestowed with the honor of judge for the prestigious event in his later years. Works by the artist are held in the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo and Kyoto Municipal Art Museum, Spencer Museum collection among many others.
