A starling flits through the sky, a pleasant bundle of plumpness bringing the gift of song by important 20th century artist Takeuchi Seiho. Pigment on silk in a cloth border featuring bone rollers. The scroll is 29.5 x 97 cm (11-1/2 x 38 inches) and is in overall fine condition, with some toning typical of age. It comes with the original signed box lid (box repaired).
Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1943) will be a subject of any discussion of 20th century Japanese art. He learned painting from the famous Shijo school artist Kono Bairei and traveled to Europe, where he solidified his own unique style. One of the most influential of early 20th century painters, he served as a teacher at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts, a member of the Imperial Art Academy and was a member of the Bunten from its establishment, serving on the selection committee. He is hailed as one of the founders of the modern Kyoto School, and received innumerable awards including the order of Cultural Merit.
