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Find your local specialistNagasawa Rosetsu (1754-1799)
Kakejiku, in ink and slight colour on paper, depicting a pair of rodents mating, signed Rosetsu sekijo with wood storage box, the inside of the lid with a long attestation by the artist Ueda Koho (1859-1944). 55cm x 28cm (21 5/8in x 11in). (2).
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黒白双鼡図 長澤蘆雪 一幅 紙本淡彩 江戸時代(18世紀後期)
Rosetsu was born into a low-ranking Samurai family. He entered Maruyama Okyo's studio and became arguably the most talented of the Master's pupils. An eccentric and violent character, he was allegedly expelled from Okyo's studio due to his idiosyncratic manner. After becoming independent he developed his own style. He was particularly fond of animal subjects and like his Master exhibited a gentle and humorous approach to his animal subjects.
The rat (nezumi) was favourably regarded in Japan and is the first animal of the Oriental Zodiac, admired for its cunning and intelligence. It is an emblem of Daikoku, the God of Wealth and his messenger.