Calligraphy "Bright and Radiant"
Sold – no longer available
This piece was a handmade one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 27 cm
- Width 24 cm
- Item Type Shikishi
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
No longer available
Description
A single, powerfully executed brushstroke forms the character for "bright" or "radiant" on this shikishi – the ink flows across the cream-colored paper in one continuous, sweeping motion, so that dynamism and calm are felt at the same time. Two red seals and a narrow signature complete the composition and lend it the hand of a Japanese calligrapher of the Shôwa period (1926–1989).
Shikishi are square, sturdier mounting boards traditionally used in Japan for calligraphy and small-format ink painting – their compact format makes them a popular collector's item as well as an atmospheric piece of wall decoration. The character composition shown here symbolizes clarity and positive radiance, a motif found in many facets of Japanese art.
Please note: only the shikishi itself is supplied. The mount visible in the photos serves only to illustrate the presentation and can be ordered separately from us upon request.
