Yokoyama Taikan "Chrysanthemums and Small Bird" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print

Mini Hanging Scroll

Size: 28 cm wide × approximately 90 cm high
Artwork material: Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)
Roller ends: Resin
Storage: Paper storage box included

Yokoyama Taikan

Yokoyama Taikan (1868–1958) was a master of modern Japanese painting and one of the founders of the Japan Art Institute. He is known for his distinctive mōrō-tai style, which uses soft gradations and avoids clearly defined outlines. His best-known works include Metempsychosis and numerous paintings of Mount Fuji. He was awarded the Order of Culture for his significant contribution to the development of modern Japanese painting.

Chrysanthemums and Small Bird

Chrysanthemums and Small Bird by Taikan Yokoyama is a bird-and-flower painting featuring a small bird perched on a stalk against a background of large, blooming white and yellow chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity and noble character, while the small bird with blue feathers—thought to be a Siberian Blue Robin—enhances the autumn sentiment. Through soft brushwork and the subtle use of empty space, the work harmonizes radiance with tranquility, conveying a deep reverence for nature and a sense of poetic grace.

Mini Hanging Scroll

This compact hanging scroll is designed to resemble a traditionally mounted scroll. The decorative fūtai strips are integrated into the upper fabric, and the roller ends are made of resin. Its compact size makes it as easy to display as a poster, while its affordable price allows you to enjoy Japanese art casually.

High-Definition Art Reproduction with Hand-Applied Color

The artwork is reproduced on specially prepared Shinkenpon, a silk-like fabric, using advanced giclée printing technology also employed by major museums worldwide for fine-art reproductions. The final details are enhanced with hand-applied color to create a more vivid and realistic appearance. The materials offer excellent resistance to light and ozone, helping preserve the original colors and beauty over time.