Bamboo painted with Sumi Black Ink

" Suiboku Bamboo "

Aigai was born in Nasu District of Shimotsuke Province (=Now Kuroiso of Nasu-Shiobara city of Tochigi Prefecture).
From his youth, Aigai studied the Bunjin-ga style painting under Hiraide Sekko and the others.
In 1823, when Aigai was 27 years old, he went to Edo and studied painting under Tani Buncho.
Aigai was regarded as Buncho's successor, however, he finally could not get used to Buncho's style.
Therefore, Aigai started studying Flowers & Birds painting under Yamamoto Baiitsu.
In 1843, Aigai died at his studio at Ryogoku in Edo at the age of 48.
Highest Value = US$ 33 thousand

There are some spots, stains and folds.
Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
Bamboo is drawn artistically in the Suiboku painting method.
The motif is drawn with only black Sumi ink.
Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.