Beauty in Profile with Orange Kimono

Name: Beauty in Profile with Orange Kimono
Brand: Saeki Shunkō
SKU: 6440
Price: 360.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 167 x 36 cm

Product number: 6440

Height 167 cm
Width 36 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Saeki Shunkō

€360.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This delicate hanging scroll from the Meiji period depicts a young woman standing in quiet elegance on a wooden veranda. Her gaze is gently turned to the side, as if listening to a distant sound or the faint stirring of the night wind. The subtle color gradations of her kimono – from warm ocher to cool blue – create an atmosphere that is vivid yet restrained. Every line is carefully placed, lending the figure a flowing, almost floating grace.

The composition thrives on the interplay between figure and space: the background remains largely empty, opening up an imaginary space reminiscent of a quiet night landscape. The calm pastel tones and the delicate light modeling of the face recall the aesthetic orientation of Nihonga painting, in which clear contours harmonize with soft transitions. Saeki Shunkō's hand is especially evident in the precise details of the hairstyle and the fine patterns.

Executed on silk and fitted with jikusaki of wood, the work bears the seal of Saeki Shunkō. The hanging scroll combines technical finesse with poetic restraint and is considered an impressive testament to a talent extinguished early.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Saeki Shunkō

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Meiji (1868–1912) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.