Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747–1821) - Lot 206

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Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747–1821) - Lot 206
Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747–1821) Ink and colors on silk, two macaques in the pine trees in front of a waterfall, one eating a fruit. Signed Sosen and stamped "zo" and "Sosen." Dimensions: 139 x 78.5 cm Framed under glass (glass removed) Mori Sosen (1747–1821) is the Japanese painter best known for his depictions of monkeys, which earned him the nickname “Sosen of the Monkeys.” He first studied under Sessô Toyo and then trained at the Kanō school, before developing a personal style closely related to Maruyama-Shijō naturalism. He later settled in Osaka, where he spent most of his career; according to legend, he spent several years observing wild macaques to study their habits and behaviors. This direct observation is reflected in his art through meticulous depictions of fur and remarkably accurate expressions, giving his monkeys an almost human presence, imbued with gentleness. A prolific painter who was in high demand during his lifetime, Sosen elevated animal painting to the status of a genre in its own right, leaving behind a vast body of work that remains highly sought after by collectors to this day
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