Odake Chikuha (1878-1936) Nihonga Fuji, sea and sea gullsSigned: Chikuha Seals: Junho shi in Technique: colours on silk 111.4 x 41.5 Mounting: green brocade 183 x 53 Condition: very good Chikuha was born in Niigataken, he was the older brother of Odake Kokkan (1880-1945). He first studied Nanga style. When he went to Tokyo he became a pupil of Kawabata GyokushĂ´ (1842-1913) and Kobori Tomone (1864-1931). He was a frequent exhibitor and prizewinner at the Bunten (1915); later he became active in the Teiten. Chikuha painted in a delicate traditional manner. Reference: Roberts p. 123 Araki p. 643 20th p. 95 Merritt & Yamada p.114 Price: SOLD | |