This exquisite hand-painted artwork originates from Japan, dating to the early Showa period (1926–1940), and serves as an original design sheet for a traditional sliding door or fusuma. Measuring approximately 11 inches by 13 inches (28 cm x 33 cm), the piece is meticulously rendered on a silk canvas front with a protective paper backing. The artwork is in very good condition, showcasing a masterful use of atmospheric ink washes and delicate color to create a panoramic mountain vista.
The visual narrative is a serene, classical landscape featuring a waterfall cascading from a mist-shrouded mountain peak. In the foreground, gnarled and ancient pine trees with dense, dark needles anchor the composition on the left, while a blossoming plum tree with delicate pink flowers provides a soft seasonal contrast on the right. A small mountain stream winds through the lower right, disappearing into the fog. The entire scene is set against a shimmering, golden-beige silk ground, featuring a scattering of gold leaf speckling (sunago) across the bottom to represent light reflecting off water or rising morning mist.