Cormorants in the Sea

Name: Cormorants in the Sea
Brand: Kida Kado
SKU: 6221
Price: 450.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 52 cm

Product number: 6221

Height 190 cm
Width 52 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Kida Kado

€450.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This impressive kakemono from the Meiji period shows two cormorants perched on a rock amid the turbulent sea. The waves breaking against the rock and the powerful brushstrokes lend the scene a dynamic and vivid atmosphere. The depiction of the birds radiates strength and determination, while the background suggests a soft, almost hazy landscape that opens onto distant hills.

The work is painted on fine rice paper and bears the stamp of the artist Kida Kado, a well-known name for sensitive depictions of nature. The Jikusaki made of wood underscores the traditional character of this piece and lends the kakemono an authentic frame.

This artwork is a remarkable example of Japanese landscape painting of the Meiji period, in which nature takes center stage in its powerful yet transient beauty. Ideal for collectors and lovers of traditional Japanese art who appreciate a piece of nature in its most original form.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Kida Kado

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?.