Folding screen with Nanga landscape - Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf, Silver leaf, Mulberry paper - Kanô Eigaku 狩野永岳 (1790–1867) - Japan - Late Edo period (first half of the 19th century)

This folding screen featuring a Nanga landscape painted by Kanô Eigaku from the late Edo period (first half of the 19th century) is a distinguished example of Japanese screen art. Folding screens, or byōbu, serve both practical and aesthetic purposes—dividing interiors and showcasing intricate artwork. The Nanga style, inspired by Chinese literati painting, focuses on natural landscapes and poetic expression, often employing delicate brushwork and subtle color washes. Kanô Eigaku belonged to the Kanô school, a dominant and influential painting lineage in Japan noted for blending Chinese and Japanese stylistic elements. The use of gold and silver leaf, lacquered wood framing, and mulberry paper surfaces exemplify the luxurious materials and craftsmanship typical of prestigious Edo period art objects, appealing to collectors of traditional Asian art and antiques.