两只鹌鹑与花朵 - 真丝 - Okada kochu - 日本 - 20世纪

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Two Quails and Flowers – Attributed to Okada Kochu (1895–1955) – Nihonga Painting on Silk

About the Artist – Okada Kochu (1895–1955)

Okada Kochu (岡田壺中) was a Japanese Nihonga painter active during the Taisho and early Showa periods.

According to Japanese biographical references, Kochu studied under Matsumoto Fuko (1840–1923), an influential Japanese painter, and Hayami Gyoshu (1894–1935), one of the leading figures of modern Nihonga painting.

Kochu was associated with the Japan Art Institute (Nihon Bijutsuin) as an Inyu (associate member), and his exhibition history includes the Imperial Art Exhibition (Teiten).

His artistic background places him within the development of modern Japanese painting, which combined traditional painting techniques with renewed attention to naturalistic observation and composition.

A painting by Okada Kochu entitled “Frog” (蛙), dating from the late Taisho period, is recorded in the collection of the Kawagoe City Art Museum in Japan.

Description of the Artwork

This elegant Japanese hanging scroll depicts two quails resting beneath a flowering plant with delicate white blossoms, leaves and stems.

The birds are rendered with detailed feather patterns and subtle shades of brown, while the flowers and foliage are painted with gentle tonal variations.

The warm golden-beige background creates a peaceful atmosphere, highlighting the delicate beauty of the natural world.

The balanced vertical composition reflects the traditional Japanese Kacho-ga (flower-and-bird painting) genre.

The painting bears a signature that appears to read “Kochu saku” (壺中作), meaning “painted by Kochu”, accompanied by a red artist’s seal in the lower right corner.

The work is attributed to Okada Kochu on the basis of the signature; independent authentication has not been established.

Artwork Details

* Artist: Attributed to Okada Kochu (岡田壺中)
* Subject: Two Quails and Flowers
* Origin: Japan
* Period: Presumed first half of the 20th century
* Technique: Traditional Japanese painting in ink and colours
* Material: Silk
* Format: Hanging scroll (Kakejiku)
* Overall height: 200 cm
* Overall width: 54 cm
* Signature: Kochu saku (壺中作), with a red seal

Condition

The scroll shows signs of age, including some light staining, discolouration and minor wear consistent with its age.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition of the artwork.

Shipping

The hanging scroll will be carefully and securely packaged for international transport and shipped from Japan with tracking information.

A beautiful example of traditional Japanese flower-and-bird painting, suitable for collectors of Nihonga, Japanese scroll paintings and Asian art.
The hanging scroll shows age-related staining, discolouration and minor wear. Please refer to the photographs for the condition.