Hibiscus Flowers, Susuki Silver Grass & Grasshopper

" Hibiscus Flowers, Silver Grass & Locust "

Kojo was born in Hyogo Prefecture on May 4 of 1890.
His given name is Torajiro.
He became a pupil of Nishiyama Suisho in Kyoto.
In 1912, he moved to Nagoya of Aichi Prefecture.
In 1915, he was accepted for the Bunten Exhibition for the first time.
Later, he was accepted for the Teiten Exhibitions for several times.
In 1928, Kojo established the Chukyo Art Academy.
After World War 2, he was accepted for the Nitten Exhibitions for several times.
He was good at painting flowers & birds.
Highest Value = about US$ 6,500

The scroll is slightly foxed overall as it was drawn years ago.
There are spots and stains to some extent.
Slight detachment on the painting part is recognized.
Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
Japanese hibiscus flowers & leaves, silver grass and a locust are painted well.
Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.