Hanging scroll painting. Title: Kyokojitsu (Rising sun). A bright red sun rising above the clouds with a golden glow. Refers to the first sunrise of the new year. Nihonga.
Ink, mineral colors and gold wash on silk.
Signed Wakō, seal Wakō.
Japan, mid-20th century or a little later.
Mounting: H 67 x W 23.5 in. (inc. scroll ends) Painting: H 42 x W 16 in.
Very good condition. Scroll ends are plastic, imitating ivory.
Comes with the original wooden storage box. Inscription outside: Kyokojitsu (Rising sun). Inside signed Wako and with red seal Wako.
Wakō is the artist name of Kasai Toshiyuki (b. 1917 in Gifu Prefecture) who was active during the Showa era (1926-1989). He studied painting under Katō Eizō (Nihonga artist, 1906-1972 from Gifu Prefecture). He was chosen for the Nitten 20 times, 9 times for the Nisshunten. He won many awards.
