Sumi on paper. A fine ensō drawn by Reigen Eto, one of the most prominent disciples of Hakuin. It is said that Reigen was known for his delicate brush strokes and works that displayed a profound empathy with nature. [Sold]

Japanese Nihonga painting on paper—this piece by well-known Meiji/ Taisho artist Tomita Keisen depicts an idealized mountain scene in Keisen’s distinctive style. Close inspection reveals a mountain temple nestled along the cliffs overlooking twin waterfalls. Meanwhile, master and student traverse a mountain path below on their way back to the hermitage.

Sumi on paper. This hanging scroll depicting a waterfall was featured in a recent exhibition at the Nomura Art Museum (Kyoto) and is displayed on pp. 43 of the associated art book: Ōtagaki Rengetsu: Poetry and Artworks from a Rustic Hut. The poem reads: Summer flows into the world, unfurling everywhere… I am alone and cool, beside the mountain’s, downstream waters. [Sold]

This masterful rendition of an idilic landscape done in the Nanga style of Chinese painting is spread across three canvases titled 1) “Arashiyama” (A district nestled at the foot of Kyoto’s eastern mountain range), 2) “Kyomizu-dera” (One of Kyoto’s most iconic temples located in the western foothills), and 3) “Tatsuta” (An area west of Kyoto on the edge of Lake Biwa, known for its expansive fields of lotus flowers). These three actual places are used as the inspiration for this fanciful interpretation that is expressed through a classical Chinese painting style.