About "Calligraphy"
Ink on silk, with a box signed and sealed by Umezono Yoshimasa (140×58㎝ / 198×74㎝)
I've reached 50 and my hair has turned grey.
Good times and bad times, I've always looked up the sky.
Alone,reading chinese teachings while enjoying the plum blossoms in the serene daily life.
Along with Katsu Kaishu and Yamaoka Tesshu, Takahashi Deishu is known as one of the three greats of end of Edo era(Tokugawa Shogunate). Also known as master spearman ship. Just like many martial arts masters, Deishu was also a great calligrapher. This piece is one of the rare piece that is written in Kaisho (block style). The letters are clean that reflects his honest character.
About "Takahashi Deishu"
A master of spearman ship from end of Edo era. Born in Edo (current Tokyo). At the age of 25, he was appointed as a master at the official martial arts school, and the lord of Ise. He served Tokugawa Yoshinobu after Toba-Fushimi war. Yamaoka Tesshu is his brother-in-law. He is named one of the three greats of Bakumatsu (end of Edo era) along with Katsu Kaishu and Yamaoka Tesshu.
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