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Meiji era Japanese Screen Pair, Two-panel. Spring
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$38,000per set
£28,711.12per set
€32,918.60per set
CA$53,033.37per set
A$57,704.34per set
CHF 30,553.73per set
MX$694,222.61per set
NOK 387,964.34per set
SEK 354,960.20per set
DKK 245,947.70per set
About the Item
Spring and Autumn Birds
Flowers
Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863-1921)
Meiji period, circa 1900.
Ink, color and gofun on silk.
Dimensions of each screen:
H. 172 cm x W. 188 cm (68’’ x 74”)
This elegant pair of two-panel Japanese screens, painted around 1900 by Hasegawa Gyokujun, presents a richly symbolic kacho-ga (bird-and-flower painting). Executed in mineral pigments and gold leaf on paper, the work orchestrates a seasonal journey that unfolds from right to left, moving from spring into autumn.
On the right screen, a cherry tree extends across both panels, its trunk rendered in bold brushstrokes with patches of mossy blue-green. Delicate cherry blossoms flutter at the far right, emblematic of spring’s fleeting beauty. At the base, tall irises bloom in sharp, elegant clusters, their leaves painted in vivid blue-green. Nearby, a pair of doves forage in the grass while other birds take flight, animating the scene with a sense of vitality.
As the viewer’s eye moves leftward, the seasons shift. The tree’s branches now blaze with autumnal red maple leaves, their crisp forms contrasting against the glowing expanse of gold leaf background. Hibiscus flowers bloom beside the moss-covered tree stump, their white petals adding an understated accent to the fiery foliage above. Below, two graceful egrets stand at the water’s edge, their pale feathers carefully detailed with soft gofun, creating a serene, reflective counterpart to the vibrant foliage.
The composition is carefully balanced: the diagonal thrust of the maple trunk unites the two panels, while the scattering of birds—from those perched on the ground to those soaring mid-air—guides the viewer’s gaze across the space. The use of gold leaf provides both a luminous backdrop and a timeless atmosphere, evoking the transience of nature and the cyclical passage of time.
Historically, this screen reflects a pivotal moment in Japanese art. After the stability of the Edo period, there was a dramatic shift from the Meiji to the Taishō periods, a time of negotiation between tradition and modernity. Hasegawa Gyokujun was among the artists who bridged this gap, carrying forward the refinement of early modern painting while opening pathways to new approaches that paved the way for the present day.
Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863–1921) was born in Kyoto as the eldest son of Hasegawa Gyokuho, a Shijō school painter and pupil of Matsumura Keibun. Trained initially by his father, Gyokujun displayed exceptional talent from an early age and quickly established himself within Kyoto’s vibrant painting circles. He made his formal debut in the art world in his mid-twenties, gaining immediate recognition when his work Dawn Clouds at the Imperial Garden was purchased for the emperor’s personal collection after being shown at the Shinkō Bijutsukai in 1887.
In 1891, Gyokujun co-founded the “Young Painters Social Club” (Shōgakai) together with Takeuchi Seihō, Miyake Gogyō, and Taniguchi Kōkyō, marking his position among the rising generation of Kyoto painters. That same year, he was appointed as a judge for the Great Private Paintings Exhibition alongside Takeuchi Seihō, Yamamoto Shunkyō, and Kikuchi Hōbun, a testament to his standing in the art world.
His career was further distinguished by numerous awards at both national and international venues, including the Chicago Columbian World’s Fair (1893), the Fourth National Industrial Exhibition (1895), and the inaugural exhibition of the Nihon Kaiga Kyōkai (Japan Painting Association).
Although widely respected as one of Kyoto’s most promising artists, Gyokujun eventually stepped away from the city’s competitive art world. In his later years, he devoted himself to teaching, serving as an elementary school art instructor in Ōtsu, leaving behind both a legacy of elegant paintings and a significant role in the transition of Japanese painting into the modern era.
- Dimensions:Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kyoto, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2472346974572
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