Japanese Sumi-E Landscape Panel, 1950s

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Hand-painted japanese landscape panel on paper, signed with the characters 周永, dating to the shōwa period, 1950s.

dimensions: h 46 … Read more Hand-painted japanese landscape panel on paper, signed with the characters 周永, dating to the shōwa period, 1950s.

dimensions: h 46 cm, w 136 cm, d 1.5 cm.

executed in sumi-e (black ink on paper) with beautiful washes that suggest mist, depth and water. A river flows between rocky banks; on either side dense vegetation, and in the center a narrow wooden bridge crossed by a walker with a staff—a classic japanese motif of travel and quietude. In the distance, trees and hills fade into haze, giving the panorama its characteristic japanese depth.

mounted on a gold-yellow textile ground with a subtle floral pattern and finished with a wooden frame.

ideal above a sideboard, sofa or in a hallway as an oriental accent.

condition: good and decorative vintage condition with honest age traces—overall toning, a few small spots and foxing, and slight discoloration along the top edge; the back shows older water marks on the backing board that are not disturbing from the front (see photos). The patina lends a pleasing, lived-in character.

a lovely mid-20th-century japanese landscape work, ready to hang—perfect for anyone seeking an authentic japanese piece for a shop, studio or home. See less