Hatta Koshu “Hitaki-matsuri （Bonfire Festival）”

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IItem No.	J1520
Title	“Hitaki-matsuri （Bonfire Festival）”／Ink and light color on paper
Overall size	192.5㎝×34.9㎝
Artwork size	110.0㎝×27.8㎝
Artist	By Hatta Koshu (1760-1822)
Date Created	1760～1822
Price	￥300,000（excluding tax ）

　In front of a large flame, men dressed in robes and sokutai (ceremonial kimono) perform gagaku (ancient Japanese court music). The gap between a solemn event and such a loose depiction is irresistible.
　The figures, painted with a few strokes, are lively and dynamic. The colors of the ink are used to skillfully depict the burning flames and the dimness of the night.
　Although it is not clear what event is depicted here, it appears to be an Ohitaki (bonfire). Ohitaki was a ritual to welcome good luck and was held in November, mainly in Kyoto.

　Hatta Koshu (1760-1822) is said to have been a student of both Murakami Toshu and Maruyama Okyo. Although few of his works are known today, this work shows that he was a painter of solid skill. He is a painter who will eventually attract much attention. This work is in very good condition, both on the paper and the mounting cloth.

As an antique, it may have some scratches or blemishes. We recommend that you visit our store to check the condition.
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