Bee in Flight

Name: Bee in Flight
Brand: Suzuki Shonen
SKU: 6225
Price: 510.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 47 cm

Product number: 6225

Height 190 cm
Width 47 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Suzuki Shonen

€510.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This elegant kakemono from the Showa period shows a delicate flower surrounded by lush foliage, while a bee hovers in the air above the blossoms. The subtle coloring and masterfully executed brushstrokes capture the fleeting beauty of nature, which is frequently revered in Japanese art.

The work is painted on paper and bears the seal of the artist Suzuki Shosen. The calm composition, paired with the subtle depiction of the flying insect, lends the artwork a meditative atmosphere. The jikusaki made of wood complements the traditional style of this piece and rounds off the overall picture harmoniously.

This kakemono is a beautiful example of the sensitive depiction of nature in Japanese painting of the Showa period. It is perfectly suited to bring a calm and serene atmosphere to your surroundings.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Suzuki Shonen

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?.