Mori Sosen (1747-1821)Painter of the mid- to late-Edo period. He first studied the Kano school, but later switched to the sketchy style with a touch of the Maruyama school, and gained fame as a unique painter specializing in animal paintings, especially those of monkeys. In 1807, after his 60th birthday, he changed his name from to. The style of Sosen's paintings, in which humorous anthropomorphic monkeys and deer are depicted with unrivaled detail and skill, is characterized by a modern fusion of stylishness and technicality. with signature and seal 'Sosen' Whole dimensions: 19.1" W x 74.6" H / 48.6cm x 189.7cmInside dimensions: 11.8" W x 40.3" H / 30cm x 102.5 cm. Material: Silk Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Bone Weight: 610g including Box

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.