A captivating tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) by Kanô Kyûzan 狩野休山 (1655–1724), each panel forming part of a continuous Kanô School composition depicting graceful white egrets 白鷺 (shirasagi) by the water’s edge. The serene scene unfolds across the panels, where several egrets stand poised on one leg along the lakeshore amid clusters of dwarf bamboo, while another takes flight above the rippling water. One bird perches elegantly on the arching branch of a weeping willow 柳 (yanagi). In the distance, aquatic plants emerge from the lake, some crowned with subtle white blossoms. Executed primarily in black ink (sumi) with touches of natural white and green pigments on a mulberry paper ground. The paintings were originally part of a single byôbu and later refurbished and re-mounted onto new panels. In this case on a gold leaf ground, bordered by two silk brocade trims: a slender navy-blue inner band with polychrome motifs and a green outer band decorated with scrolling auspicious designs. Further encased in a vermilion red lacquered wooden frame fitted with ornate openwork metal corner pieces of floral design. Signed and sealed in the lower right corner: ‘Kyûzan’ 休山. Kanô Kyûzan 狩野休山 (1655–1724) was an Edo-period painter of the Kanô school. Born Kanô Yoshinobu 狩野是信, also known by the names Naiki 内記 and Mokunosuke 杢之助, he was the second son of Kanô Kyûhaku Masanobu 狩野休伯昌信 and adopted by Kanô Kyûen 狩野休円, head of the Azabu Ipponmatsu 麻布一本松 branch of the family. Together with his foster father, he contributed to the reconstruction of the Honmaru Palace 本丸御殿 at Edo Castle 江戸城 in 1657 (Meireki 3). In 1701 (Genroku 14), he received a stipend from the Nambu clan 南部家. Among his pupils was Mori Kyûin-no-satô 森休印是郷. Kyûzan passed away in 1724 (Kyôhô 9) at the age of seventy. Period: Japan – Paintings Late 17th to early 18th century (Edo period), and as stated the protective frame was expertly and expensively refurbished at a later date in Japan, presumably Meiji period (1868-1912). A highly skilled craftsmanship that requires a lot of expertise and knowledge. Dimensions: Total width: 380.8 cm (2 × 65.2 cm, 4 × 62.6 cm); Height: 180.4 cm Considering its age, in a good condition with several traces of wear and restoration on both sides, including to the painting surface and gold-leaf borders, and some paper losses. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference. This folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and displaying as a single, refined work of art. When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity. Please note: Due to the holidays, shipping and handling times may be longer. Thank you for your understanding.