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This is one of the Otani Koen(1875-1943)'s works and he is known with the name of "Otani Kubutsu" which is his pen name in the Haiku world.
Kubutsu was a high priest of Jodo Shin sect and was the 23rd superintendent of Higash-honganji temple.
His ability as a person of culture was exemplified in his various works such as Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) learned from Ko-no Bairei and Takeuchi Seiho and Haiku influenced by Masaoka Shiki, i Kawahigashi Hekigoto, and Takahama Kyoshi.
His " Haiga" which is composed of a picture and Haiku has unique structural sense with simple motif and soft, gentle lines.
Generally, his works are simple, but variety of his art skills can be seen. Therefore, many people have easily enjoyed his works with the profound meaning of them.
Here, Haiku "Takebayashi-no-nakaniwa Nedokowo oki, Hana-no-maeniwa kotowo oku" is written.
This Haiku indicates strong influence of Chinese culture, and Kubutsu seems to have sung the taste of elegance. This might be a projection of his ideal image.
The Haiku is written from the upper right to the lower left in two sentences, and the artist's signature and his seal are given below the Haiku.
Some stains
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