Kakejiku (hanging vertical scroll), ink and color on paper in silk mounts decorated with circular elements, signed Nishikawa Nobularu (work dated to the 1830s). Japanese artist active in Osaka during the 19th century of the Edo period (spanning from 1603 to 1868, under the rule of the Tokugawa family) and with a style similar to Nishikawa Sukenobu. His work focused on ukiyo-e prints of famous actors and illustrations during the 1830s.
The parchment masterfully and meticulously depicts a daily scene, an old professor with his pupil, highlighting the expressiveness of the faces and the delicacy of the strokes.
Kakejiku mounted in a majestic, richly carved wooden frame with lions crowning the structure.
Condition: Good condition. The parchment shows signs of wear and several tears, given the extraordinary fragility of the material, which is protected by glass. The frame is in very good condition, with a small piece missing at the top.

JAPANESE KAKEJIKU BY NISHIKAWA NOBUHARU, EDO PERIOD
Japan, 19th century

JAPANESE KAKEJIKU BY NISHIKAWA NOBUHARU, EDO PERIOD
Japan, 19th century

The parchment is in good overall condition, with signs of wear and some tears due to the fragility of the material, protected by glass. The wooden frame is in excellent condition, showing only a small missing piece at the top.

This piece dates from the 19th century, during the Edo Period under the Tokugawa shogunate, an era of stability and cultural flourishing in Japan. Nishikawa Nobuharu, active in Osaka and close to the style of Sukenobu, was known for his ukiyo-e prints and depictions of everyday life and famous actors. Kakejiku were decorative and spiritual elements in Japanese homes and temples, reflecting refinement and artistic tradition.