Calligraphy: Those Who Climb Higher See More
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 190 cm
- Width 52 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
A single, expansive character dominates the picture surface of this calligraphy, accompanied by a small red seal bearing a seated Buddha figure as well as a concise signature at the lower edge. The meaning of the text can be translated approximately as 'Those Who Climb Higher See More,' a piece of life wisdom that encourages perseverance and foresight.
The work was created in the Shôwa period (1926–1989) and was written entirely by hand on paper. Such short, proverb-like aphorisms were very popular in the Japanese calligraphy tradition, as they concentrate on a single, powerfully executed character and thereby have a particularly striking effect.
The roller rods are fitted with wooden ends. As a motivating aphorism in classical brush script, this kakemono is well suited to a work or study area, where the message it contains about the value of perseverance and perspective can take on new meaning each day.
