Cranes Before Mount Fuji (in the Tradition of the Kano School)

Name: Cranes Before Mount Fuji (in the Tradition of the Kano School)
Brand: Kano Eishin
SKU: 6330
Price: 450.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 162 x 41 cm

Product number: 6330

Height 162 cm
Width 41 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Kano Eishin

€450.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

With fine restraint and consummate balance, this kakemono from the late Meiji period shows two cranes lingering in quiet grace before the majestic Fuji. The subdued coloring and generous emptiness let the eye come to rest, while the precise execution on fine silk reflects the high standard of traditional Japanese painting. The jikusaki made of bone underscore the noble character of the work.

The painting bears the seals of Kano Eishin and Kano Yoshinobu, but was not created by these masters themselves. The seals presumably stem from respect for the artistic tradition or serve as a deliberate reference to the style of the famous Kano school, whose influence continued to resonate long after the active period of the named artists. Such signatures and seals were often used by students or later successors to emphasize their affiliation with this esteemed painting tradition.

This work is an evocative example of the connection between natural motifs and symbolic meaning: the cranes stand for longevity and good fortune, the Fuji for permanence and grandeur. Together they unfold a timeless appeal that captivates collectors and lovers of classical Japanese art alike.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Kano Eishin

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?.