National Treasure Kano Hogai's "Kannon, the Merciful Mother" Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Antique Art. Image Dimensions: 100.5cm x 43.6cm Scroll Dimensions: 185cm x 59cm 【Kano Hogai (1828-1888) was a revolutionary Japanese painter of the Meiji era, known as the "Father of Modern Japanese Painting." Born in Chofu, Nagato Province (Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture) in 1828, to a family of official painters. His original surname was Zhuge, and he changed it after studying under Kano Shokawain Gashin. He was called one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the Gashin school, along with Kano Shotama, Hashiki Masakuni, and Kimura Rittaku. In the first year of Bunkyu (1861-1864), he returned to his hometown and changed his name to Hogai. He is a giant who stands at the forefront of the history of modern Japanese art and is a central pillar of Meiji art. His art is the last sunset in the world of Eastern art founded by Wu Daozi. Indeed, Kano Hogai is in the transitional period of transformation from old Japanese painting to new Japanese painting. He was a fighter who rushed from the Kano school, the most rotten fortress of "nationalism," and strongly pursued the modernization of Japanese painting. If Yuichi Takahashi of the same era was the first painter of modern Western painting in Japan, Hogai would be the first innovator of modern Japanese painting.】】 There are no major scratches or tears, but there may be some minor scratches, stains, and scuffs as shown in the photos. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details due to amateur storage. There are no major scratches or tears, but there may be some minor scratches, stains, and scuffs as shown in the photos. The age is unknown. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details due to amateur storage. The two hanging scrolls are items from an old warehouse clearance. Please purchase if you like the items stored in the old warehouse. Those with expert knowledge or connoisseurs, please judge from the photos and make your purchase. We recommend this for those who understand, are knowledgeable about the items, and are able to care for them. Please check the photos. Please feel free to send a message if you have any questions. Please see the profile. Buddhism Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) Zhuangzi Zen Chinese Language #HangingScroll #Calligraphy #KanoHogai #Cibokan (Merciful Mother Kannon) Chinese Antiques Japanese Antiques Antique Art, Ceramic Antiques, Antique Artifacts, Chinese Antiques, Japanese Antiques #Antique