Calligraphy: The True Fragrance of Tree and Grass

Name: Calligraphy: The True Fragrance of Tree and Grass
SKU: 5015
Price: 220.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 202 x 54 cm

Product number: 5015

Height 202 cm
Width 54 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€220.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This hanging scroll describes a scene of complete silence: From outside, no birdsong can be heard, yet trees and grass exude their true fragrance.

The even, calm brushwork underscores the contemplative statement of the text, which understands the absence of sound as its own form of perception. The idea that nature reveals its truthfulness even without audible signs, through fragrance and silent presence alone, is a deeply meditative thought, such as is often found in Zen-influenced poetry.

Such a calligraphy hanging scroll is particularly suited to spaces of stillness and contemplation, where one's own perception is to be trained beyond hearing.

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?.