A Japanese four-fold paper screen 19th century

A Japanese four-fold paper screen 19th century, after the Unkoku school, the panels painted in ink with an egret perched on a boat on a gold background, two red seals, 60cm x 191.9cm.

The Unkoku School claimed itself to be the legitimate successor of Sesshu (1420-1506), who was the most prominent Japanese master of ink painting of the Muromachi period. The manner was austere and tranquil, in contrast to the generally more flamboyant Momoyama style.