Tsubaki Chinzan (1801-54) 椿椿山

‘Fragrance of Chrysanthemums’ 1840

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
137 x 40.4 cm. (54 x 16 in.)

Inscription:
‘Fragrance Falls on the Ref lection in the Pool.’ Painted during the ninth lunar month (the chrysanthemum month) of the year 1840 by (Tsubaki) Hitsu.

Artist’s seals:
1801 (his birthdate) Tsubaki Hitsu