Lot #11: Vintage 28"x23" Framed Japanese Nihonga Fine Art Print – "樹色含雨" (Trees Heavy with Rain) by Kawai Gyokudō

Vintage 28"x23" Framed Japanese Nihonga Fine Art Print – "樹色含雨" (Trees Heavy with Rain) by Kawai Gyokudō Up for auction is a beautiful, serene vintage fine art reproduction of a classic Japanese Nihonga (traditional-style painting) landscape. This atmospheric piece perfectly captures a mist-shrouded mountain pine forest completely enveloped by low-hanging morning fog and heavy clouds. Official Title: 樹色含雨 (Jushoku Gan’u / "The Colors of the Trees Holding the Rain") Artist: Masterfully reproduced after Kawai Gyokudō (川合玉堂, 1873–1957) Medium: High-fidelity lithographic/gallery-grade fine art print Dimensions: 28" x 23" (Frame Size) Provenance: Features an authentic vintage importer stamp on the reverse backing from the Jinbao Trading Co., Ltd. (Toronto/Scarborough showroom), dating its distribution to the late 20th century. About the Artist & Artwork Kawai Gyokudō was a towering giant of modern Japanese art history and a pillar of the Nihonga movement. He was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture in 1940 and served as a court painter to the Imperial Household. Gyokudō was celebrated nationwide for his unmatched ability to depict the changing seasons, rural Japanese wilderness, and complex weather elements. This specific piece, "Trees Heavy with Rain," showcases his legendary mastery of atmospheric perspective. The title is printed cleanly just below the matting border, accompanied by the artist's traditional hand-brushed signature script and two red Tensho (seal script) artist chops in the upper right quadrant. Condition & Display Artwork: Pristine condition with vibrant, deep ink gradients and zero fading. Framing: Professionally housed in a premium, custom-matted layout featuring a subtle gray-blue accent matboard and a timeless metallic-sheen composite display frame. Backing: Sturdy dust cover backing with wire hanging hardware pre-installed and ready to hang. Minor wear on the backing paper consistent with vintage gallery inventory. A truly striking, peaceful statement piece that brings a sense of traditional East Asian tranquility, mindfulness, and organic texture to any living space, study, or gallery wall Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 28" x 23" Pickup category timeslot {A}