Carp in Turbulent Waterfall

Name: Carp in Turbulent Waterfall
SKU: 6373
Price: 430.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 213 x 55 cm

Product number: 6373

Height 213 cm
Width 55 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€430.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

In this silk painting from the Showa period, a powerful carp emerges from the spray of a breaking waterfall. The scene unfolds in a dynamic composition, in which the sweeping lines of the water and the finely modulated color transitions create the impression of ceaseless current.

Particularly effective is the contrast between the wild water and the gently rendered pine needles at the upper edge of the image. The carp appears determined, its posture reflecting a moment of intense exertion and lending the depiction a strong symbolic power. The spray spreading around it is rendered with fine, almost transparent accents, emphasizing the movement of the element.

Through the silky surface, the painting unfolds a calm, elegant presence that combines with the powerful choice of motif. As a hand-painted unique work of traditional Japanese painting, this kakemono, titled »Carp in Turbulent Waterfall«, is suitable both for collectors and for spaces where a distinctive, nature-connected accent is desired.

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?.