Description Goto Koho Real name: Goto Sadao Born: April 3, 1882 (Meiji 15) Died: June 11, 1958 (Showa 33), died at his home in Shinjuku, age 76 Birthplace: Ibaraki Prefecture Career, Mentorship, and Exhibition Activities Initially, he studied under the Nanga painter Sekko Matsudaira of Mito. Later, in 1901 (Meiji 34), he went to Tokyo and entered the studio of **Kanpo Araki** to study flower-and-bird painting. In 1903, he received the second prize at the "Art Association Exhibition," and became a member the following year, winning consecutive awards at the same exhibition and the Art Research Society Exhibition. Style and Exhibition History He specialized in flower-and-bird paintings, characterized by detailed realistic expression. His style combined the traditions of Japanese painting with compositions based on Western-style sketching, showing a style reminiscent of the "Nanboku Gappaha" (Southern and Northern School fusion). Numerous entries in the Bunten and Teiten exhibitions: He received a commendation for "Autumn in the Deep Mountains" at the 9th Bunten Exhibition. He exhibited works such as "Peach" at the 4th Teiten Exhibition, "Cat" at the 5th, "Serene" at the 7th, and "Lakeside" at the 10th. He maintained a high reputation, receiving **non-examination (exemption from judging)** status from the 11th Teiten Exhibition. After the war, he was recommended as a member of the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition), but his entries in exhibitions gradually decreased. Mounting Dimensions (including roller ends) ★ Approximately 52 x 208 Paper Dimensions ★ Approximately 33 x 129 ・There are small stains, slight yellowing, and creases. The mounting is damaged. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual item. ・When hanging paintings, etc., after purchase, please make sure to check the strength of the cords and hardware. We also recommend checking periodically to ensure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please examine the images carefully and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】Works that can be guaranteed as genuine. If a work is judged to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days of purchase, we will refund the purchase price upon return of the work. Appraisal fees and other expenses will be borne by the purchaser. 【Copy】All works with any doubt of being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.