36. River Scene

An unusual embroidery on a silk ground mounted as a scroll, depicting a steep river valley finely embroidered with a fast flowing river. The rocky banks subtly embroidered in hues of green and brown foliage below two tall gnarly pine trees leaning across towards a fisherman’s lodgings.  

Japan, Meiji period.
Embroidery: 42 x 19 ¾ in  (107 x 50cm) 

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