Lot Essay
Choshu could well be referred to as Western Japan's equivalent of Mito. There were very many kinko artists there and, due to the clan policy of encouragement, the industry became enormous. There were Kawaji, Okamoto, Okada, Nakai, Hachido and Kaneko in the main group. Several masters used the same first names e.g. Nakai Tomoyuki, Kawaji Tomoyuki, Nakai Tomonobu, Kawaji Tomonobu and Inoue Tomonobu with numerous others. These characteristics of the Choshu artists have lead to quite a degree of confusion, making it difficult to determine the generations.
This example by Yukiharu has a balanced design combined with good colour combination. The omote is perhaps slightly influenced by Shonai. Yukiharu is recorded as having experimented with many compositions and different subjects and it therefore, appears that he had been stimulated by the work of other regions.
This example by Yukiharu has a balanced design combined with good colour combination. The omote is perhaps slightly influenced by Shonai. Yukiharu is recorded as having experimented with many compositions and different subjects and it therefore, appears that he had been stimulated by the work of other regions.