Description Taki Katei Profile Born: January 27, 1830 (Bunsei 13, January 3) Died: September 28, 1901 (Meiji 34) Birthplace: Sendagaya, Edo (present-day Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) Real Name/Other Names: Original Family Name: Tanaka → Later Takimiya Name: Ken (Kuninosuke) Other Name: Shichoku Art Names: Suizan, Suizan, Randa, etc. (many) Career and Painting Style Studied under Sato Suigai from childhood, then under Ooka Unpo, mastering the techniques of Nanga and the Shijo school. From 1850 for about six months, he studied in Nagasaki, befriending Hidaka Teko, Kinoshita Itsun, and Chin Itsushu. He deeply studied Chinese painting techniques such as the mokkotsu method. 1873: Exhibited at the Vienna World's Fair; exhibited and won awards for bird-and-flower paintings at major domestic and international exhibitions in 1877, 1881, and 1893. 1893: Appointed as a Teishitsu Gigeiin (Imperial Artist). Highly regarded in the Japanese art world, including involvement in the decoration of the Imperial Palace. Continued vigorous creative activities in his later years and died in 1901. Main Achievements and Representative Works Examples of Works: "Peacock" (owned by the Tokyo National Museum, created in 1892) "Peonies, Peacock, and Parrot" (owned by the Sannomaru Shozokan, 1896) "Wisteria and Small Birds" (owned by the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, 1900) Characteristics of the Works Characterized by meticulous and richly colored techniques incorporating the mokkotsu method of Nanga and Ming-Qing paintings. Specialized in bird-and-flower paintings, gaining popularity for his detailed and elegant brushwork. Active as a leading figure of the old school in the Japanese art world of the Meiji era, while also exerting influence in the cultural world, such as contributing to the literary and art magazine "Kokka." Mounting Dimensions (including roller ends) ★ Approx. 59 x 117 Paper Dimensions ★ Approx. 41 x 40 ・There are small stains and yellowing. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual product. ・If you purchase a painting, please make sure to check the strength of the cord and hardware before hanging it on the wall. We also recommend checking periodically to ensure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】Works that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If a work is judged to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days from the date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price after the work is returned. The buyer is responsible for appraisal fees and other expenses. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.