This charming shikishi print card features a still-life composition of fruit in a bowl, rendered in Mushanokoji Saneatsu’s signature style, a fusion of simplicity, warmth, and gentle optimism. The artwork captures a peach and other seasonal fruits with expressive yet minimal brushstrokes. The upper inscription reads 「和楽」 (Waraku), meaning “peace and joy,” echoing the artist’s lifelong advocacy for humanistic ideals and inner harmony.
Mushanokoji’s unique seal is featured boldly in red ink on the front, with an additional original stamp on the back, authenticating the work as part of his later artistic period.
Mushanokoji Saneatsu (1885–1976) was a renowned Japanese novelist, playwright, philosopher, and painter. A founding member of the Shirakaba (White Birch) literary group, he helped usher in a wave of humanistic and idealistic thinking in early 20th-century Japan — a distinct contrast to the naturalism dominating the era. His literary work often emphasized themes of kindness, individual dignity, and ideal societies.
In his later years, Mushanokoji turned to painting as a spiritual and creative pursuit, frequently depicting fruits, flowers, and calligraphy with messages of peace and goodwill. He remained artistically active until his passing and is remembered as a vital figure in both modern Japanese literature and art.
Size: 24 x 27cm
