Wachteln | Mochizuki Gyokusen望月玉泉 | 1834-1913 Menschen The famous flying cloth carp

The famous flying cloth carp

the priest-painter uses the sheet in such a way that there is approximately equal distance to the edge on three sides

überall ist künstlerische Entscheidung und Sorgfalt spürbar

the intention to express energy involves many other elements: the fin near the head stands upright like a flag

Wachteln | Mochizuki Gyokusen望月玉泉 | 1834-1913 Menschen The famous flying cloth carpMochizuki Gyokusen signs here with the artist name Heian, which is an old name for Kyoto and, above all, also means Imperial Court. Not yet 20 years old, Gyokusen carried out commissions for the Imperial Court in Kyoto and later became a member of the Imperial Art Commission. He won many prizes and was highly respected in Kyoto. The special signature is probably intended to underline the aura of simple courtly elegance of this gold screen. As is usual