Beauty and Willow Showa (1926-1989) era, mid 20th century Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink on silk in silk mounts, depicting a beauty dressed in formal summer attire with a prominent obi sash and black-lacquered geta (clogs) parading beneath a weeping willow tree, with undeciphered signature and seal at lower left and inscription Shimizu . . . kinen egaku (Painted in commemoration of Shimizu . . .) With a wood storage box inscribed outside Bijinga (Painting of a beautiful woman), the reverse of the lid with the same inscription as the painting 43 1/4 x 10 5/8in (109.7 x 26.7cm)