Ume Flowers & Sparrows after Snowfall

" Ume Flowers & Sparrows after Snowfall"

Hohko was born in Ehime Prefecture in the 12th year of the Meiji era.
His real given name is Riemon.
The other pen name is Hakuun Dojin.
He studied painting under Matsumoto Fuko and Kawai Gyokudo.
In 1899, Hohko sent his work to the Nihon Kaiga Kyokai Exhibition for the first time.
After that, he sent several works to the same exhibitons and received prizes more than once.
He was accepted for the first Bunten Exhibition held in 1907.
He also received several prizes of the subsequent Bunten Exhibitions.
He died on February 10 of the 31st year of the Showa era at the age of 77.

The scroll is slightly yellowed overall as it was painted years ago.
There are some small spots on the painting part.
Amotions of paints of mild degree are recognized.
Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
Ume flowers (Japanese plum) loaded with snow and Suzume birds (Sparrow) are painted artistically.
This scroll looks nice.
Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.