Roller ends: bone "Damage, stains, creases, and tears present; one end of the scroll missing." 勝川法眼(狩野雅信) Hogan Katukawa (Gashin Kano) affixing a seal : 雅信 Born in 1823 (Bunsei 6) and passed away in 1880 (Meiji 13), this Japanese painter was originally named Eijirō, later known as Masanobu. He various artist names including Soshōsai, Shōko, Rokudō, and Shōkawa-in. Hailing from Edo, he was adopted by Kano Seigawa-in Yōshin as his mentor. He succeeded the family business and became the 9th generation of the Kano school in Kobikicho. Serving as an official artist for the shogunate, he eventually attained the rank of Hōgen, like his father and grandfather before him, and adopted the artist name Shōkawa-in. In addition to his official duties, he also attempted to meet the public's tastes by undertaking impressive projects such as thousand-sheet paintings. His style adhered closely to the traditions of his family's school, while also delving into the study of Chinese painting, leaving behind masterpieces in the genres of portraiture, flowers, and birds. From his disciples emerged prominent artists of the Meiji era such as Hashimoto Masakuni and Kano Hōgai. 【Dear buyer 】 We ship by EMS air transport with tracking number. Depending on the policies of your country　region, other fees, such as tariffs, may be charged. 【Introducing Myself】 I'm a Japanese seller living in Japan, offering items for auction from fellow Japanese collectors across the country. Bid with peace of mind and join in the excitement!