Calligraphy: Wind in the Bamboo Grove, Fish in Clear Water

Name: Calligraphy: Wind in the Bamboo Grove, Fish in Clear Water
SKU: 4787
Price: 115.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 165 x 51 cm

Product number: 4787

Height 165 cm
Width 51 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€115.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This hanging scroll shows an excerpt from a Chinese poem: the wind strolls through the bamboo grove, the fish swims in clear water – two images of effortless, natural movement. The brushwork is calm and evenly executed, with gentle transitions between the individual strokes that evoke the relaxed, effortless movement of wind and fish.

The juxtaposition of wind in the bamboo and fish in the water is one of the classical image pairs of Chinese nature poetry, both of which stand for a life in harmony with the natural order.

Such a calligraphy hanging scroll is especially suited for lovers of classical Chinese poetry and for spaces meant to be marked by calm and natural ease.

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 Meiji (1868–1912) 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?.