Calligraphy "Ursprünglich"
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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
In bold, clearly contoured strokes, the pair of characters for "originally" or rather "independent creation" takes shape on this shikishi. The compact, almost block-like brushwork radiates self-confidence and permanence, suggesting the practiced hand of a calligrapher from the Shôwa era (1926–1989), whose signature along with a round red seal can be found to the left of the characters.
The wish to create something original and new is a thought that runs through many areas of Japanese art and lends the calligraphy here an almost programmatic note. As a traditional painting board, the shikishi offers the ink a firm, pleasantly textured surface.
Please note: only the shikishi is delivered. The mount shown in the images is for illustrative purposes only and can be ordered separately from us.
