■Title■ "Hanging Scroll: Peonies (Fuki-ka) - Yukihiko Nakagawa" ■Dimensions■ (Approx.) Width 60cm x Length 197cm - Size: 15-foot standing scroll ■Brief Biography■ Yukihiko Nakagawa Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1946. Graduated from the Japanese Painting Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1970. Completed the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the same university in 1971. Held solo exhibitions annually from 1982, with the theme of "Pure Female Beauty." Invited to exhibit in the "Japanese Painting Exhibition" commemorating the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Ikebukuro Mitsukoshi Department Store in 1992. Participated in the Japanese painting small works exhibition "Hyakumi Hyakusai" in 1993. Held 15 solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi, Isetan, and other venues. Currently unaffiliated, residing in Suginami, Tokyo. ■Material■ Paper ■Storage■ Thick roller, original box, tatou box included ■Features■ Artist Yukihiko Nakagawa is a leading figure in hanging scroll paintings. His brushwork is delicate and beautiful, of the highest quality. This hanging scroll, "Peonies (Fuki-ka)," is an authentic work by Yukihiko Nakagawa. Both the paper and the mounting are in very good condition. It is a superb item. "Peonies (Botan)" bloom from April to May, in early summer. They have long been called "Fuki-ka" (wealthy flower) and "King of Flowers." Their elegant appearance conveys the meaning of "Welcome." This is an indispensable hanging scroll for welcoming guests.