Japonism Nagasawa Rosetsu (Tanba Province 1754 – 1799)
$690
🌏 Description
This striking folding fan pays homage to Nagasawa Rosetsu, one of the Edo period’s most daring and expressive painters. Known for his bold brushwork, unconventional compositions, and a spirit that defied tradition, Rosetsu’s work bursts through this sensu with an energy that is at once ancient and alive. Rendered on fine washi paper and mounted on traditional bamboo ribs, the fan encapsulates the raw vitality of Rosetsu’s art—a perfect blend of intellect and impulse, restraint and rebellion.
🔹 Key Features
• Inspired by the brush style of Edo-period master Nagasawa Rosetsu
• Reproduction of a selected Rosetsu painting printed onto fine fan paper
• Traditional Japanese folding fan structure with natural bamboo
• Decorative fan ideal for display or collection
• Optional box and stand available for gifting or showcasing
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Description
🏷️ Product Specification
• Size: Approx. 38 cm wide (open), 21 cm tall
• Material: Washi paper, lacquered bamboo
• Artist: Tribute to Nagasawa Rosetsu (Tanba Province, 1754–1799)
• Packaging: Includes decorative box (stand sold separately or as a set)
• Manufacturer: Ibasen, Japan
🌸 Why Choose the Nagasawa Rosetsu Folding Fan
🖼️ For the Devotee of Classical Art:
Own a fan that honors a legendary nonconformist painter who changed Edo-period aesthetics.
🔥 For the Bold of Spirit:
Let Rosetsu’s vigorous brushstrokes and raw minimalism speak to your fearless soul.
🎨 For Artistic Interiors:
An elegant conversation piece that bridges past and present, art and function.
🎁 For Unique Gifting:
Impress with a timeless expression of Japanese heritage and defiant creativity.
✨ Character Summary
Untamed, visionary, and poetic—this folding fan channels Rosetsu’s rebel heart, making it an icon of Edo-era imagination.
※ Additional Explanation
Nagasawa Rosetsu was no ordinary painter—his world was one of sweeping ink gestures, daring empty spaces, and unusual subjects, from elephants to eerie portraits. His artistic identity defied the delicate harmony often found in traditional Japanese painting. This fan reflects that character—commanding, unconventional, and impossible to ignore. Each fold of the sensu feels like a Rosetsu stroke captured in time, bursting with quiet fire. When displayed, it is not just a decorative object, but a historical echo—an embodiment of an artist who lived fiercely through his brush.
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