Lot 790 A JAPANESE HANGING SCROLL ATTRIBUTED TO MORI SOSEN (1747-1821)

A refined Japanese hanging scroll attributed to Mori Sosen (1747–1821), the celebrated master of animal painting renowned for his lifelike depictions of monkeys. Executed in delicate ink wash on paper, the composition portrays a monkey perched among branches with remarkable sensitivity and naturalism. The expressive brushwork and subtle tonal gradations exemplify the elegance of the Japanese Shijō tradition and Mori Sosen’s enduring fascination with the animal world. 73 by 26 cm.
Total size 160 by 40 cm.
Condition: Visible creasing and age-related wear consistent with the scroll’s age and traditional storage.