Beauty with Chrysanthemum Ornament in Her Hair

Name: Beauty with Chrysanthemum Ornament in Her Hair
SKU: 6055
Price: 160.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 136 x 70 cm

Product number: 6055

Height 136 cm
Width 70 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€160.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

With her hair elaborately arranged and adorned with a bright yellow chrysanthemum blossom, this young woman gazes out of the picture, her face turned slightly to the side. Her pink kimono is decorated with colorful maple leaves and blossoms, while the wide, gold-patterned obi provides a splendid accent of color.

Depictions of this kind belong to the tradition of bijinga, the painting of "beautiful women," which captures the elegance, fashion, and grace of its respective era. The carefully crafted hairstyle and the rich patterning of the robe testify to great painterly skill. Painted on silk and fitted with a jikusaki made of wood, this kakemono from the Shôwa period is a decorative homage to classical Japanese bijinga painting.

Frequently asked

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) 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?.