Calligraphy "Cloud"

Name: Calligraphy "Cloud"
SKU: 5791
Price: 160.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 184 x 49 cm

Product number: 5791

Height 184 cm
Width 49 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€160.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

A single character, set with a powerful, broad brushstroke across the entire width of the image – the character for "cloud," accompanied by a small red seal in the upper right. The calligraphy captivates through its dynamic style: thick, almost drop-like strokes alternate with faster, thinner lines, giving the character itself something floating, drifting, reminiscent of the formal character of an actual cloud.

The motif "cloud" in Zen calligraphy often stands for mutability and the transience of all phenomena, but also for the expansiveness and freedom of the mind – themes that are especially valued in teahouse culture. As a hanging scroll with a single, powerful character, this work is excellently suited for a restrained, understated tokonoma or as an eye-catcher in a room defined by clarity and reduction.

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?.