Japanese Scroll

The sun comes up red, and the waves have no idea.

A Japanese hanging scroll of ink and paper, dated to the mid 20th century. Rising sun imagery is commonly associated with good fortune and the new year in Japanese art. A red disc sits high on the pale ground, with soft blue wash waves and fine gold-toned lines rolling across the lower third. The painting is surrounded by a rich green patterned brocade mount, with a simple wooden roller at the base. The paper has a gentle ivory tone.

About 81 inches tall and 28 wide. A tall sunrise for a tall wall.