Birds on a Meadow

Name: Birds on a Meadow
SKU: 6219
Price: 280.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 180 x 60 cm

Product number: 6219

Height 180 cm
Width 60 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€280.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This charming kakemono from the Meiji period depicts a harmonious scene of birds flying in a tranquil landscape and foraging for food on the ground. The fine details of the plants and the delicate shading of the birds on the rice paper lend the work a particular lightness and softness.

The artwork is painted on traditional rice paper, allowing the delicate color tones to come into their own perfectly. The contrast between the birds in flight and the calm of the plant landscape conveys a sense of balance and connection with nature.

The jikusaki, made of wood, complements the work and lends the traditional kakemono an authentic frame. This rare piece is a wonderful example of the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of works from the Meiji period.

An outstanding artwork for collectors and lovers of traditional Japanese painting, lending your space a natural elegance.

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 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?.