紅雲 Koun Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Fan Surface - Heian Period Beautiful Woman and Cherry Blossom with signature 'Koun' 紅雲 and seal 'Jo' 常 This elegant Japanese hanging scroll features a Heian-period beauty delicately painted on a fan-shaped motif (senmen), a format traditionally associated with refinement, seasonal elegance, and poetic symbolism. The scroll is signed “Koun Jo,” though the artist’s biography remains unknown. Its wide format (approx. 79.8 cm) enhances the visual presence and decorative impact. In Japanese aesthetics, fan paintings were often used to convey intimate scenes, seasonal moods, or courtly elegance, and were later mounted on scrolls for display. The depicted woman, dressed in classical attire and seated in a tranquil landscape, evokes the grace and introspection of Heian-era literature and culture. The brushwork and composition reflect a blend of decorative charm and contemplative serenity, typical of 20th-century bijin-ga (beauty paintings). Despite the lack of biographical data on the artist, the work’s execution and format suggest a skilled hand and cultural sensitivity. Whole dimensions: 31.4" W x 60" H / 79.8cm x 152.6cm Inside dimensions: 21" W x 7.5" H / 53.5cm x 19.2cm Material: Paper Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE) Weight: 550g Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, STAIN in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.