【Authentic】◆"Takayoshi Kido, Fishing Landscape Painting with Poem" Hand-painted, Paper, Hanging Scroll, Double Boxed, with Kobayashi Takusai's Authentication on the Back, Kido Takayoshi ◆ Inspection: Ryoma Sakamoto, Toshimichi Okubo, Takamori Saigo, Shinsaku Takasugi, Kaishu Katsu, Toshizo Hijikata, Shintaro Nakaoka, Tomomi Iwakura, Hirobumi Ito, Yoshinobu Tokugawa, Shigenobu Okuma, Taisuke Itagaki, Eiichi Shibusawa ◆Description◆ The axis tip is made of wood. This item is guaranteed to be authentic. ★With Kobayashi Takusai's Authentication on the Back★ ◆Kobayashi Takusai (Born in 1831, Died April 1916)◆ A scholar of Chinese classics and calligrapher. He was from Kyoto. His real name was Hatsu, his courtesy name was Koshu, and his common names were Takuzo and Kumajiro. He used the art names of Takusai, Takuo, Daikan, and Juso. He was the second son of Kobayashi Sahei, a retainer of the Kuge Yamashina family. He lived in Takakura Takeyamachi Minami. At the age of 18, he first studied calligraphy under Kanna Kaioku and was highly regarded in the art world for his flowing calligraphy style. He was also skilled in Chinese poetry and seal engraving, and was well-versed in art appraisal. He dominated the Kyoto calligraphy world during the Meiji era. 【Size】 Painting: 42cm (H) x 38.5cm (W) Outer Frame: 119cm (H) x 42.5cm (W) ※Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. 【Accessories】 Box ※We do not guarantee any defects or damage to accessories such as frames, boxes, or glass cases. Bidding is for the item only. 【Condition】 There are signs of aging, such as damage, sun damage, stains, scratches, tears, creases, and the paper coming unglued. ※Please check the images for details. ◆Takayoshi Kido (August 11, 1833 - May 26, 1877)◆ A feudal retainer of the Choshu clan at the end of the Edo period, a loyalist, and a politician in the early Meiji era. His art names were Shogiku and Kansu. As one of the great figures of the Meiji Restoration, he is counted as one of the three heroes of the Restoration along with Toshimichi Okubo and Takamori Saigo. He was known as Kogoro Katsura during the end of the Edo period. ◎We do not accept returns due to the buyer's circumstances, such as a difference in image, size mismatch, or unwanted items, so please bid carefully. (If you must cancel, a 20% (including tax) cancellation fee, return shipping costs, and transfer fees will be borne by the customer.) 【Other】 Please understand that the condition may change due to rust, stains, mold, or insect damage after the images were taken. We cannot accept returns, refunds, or cancellations due to damage during shipping, so please bid with understanding.