Crow on a Persimmon Branch

Name: Crow on a Persimmon Branch
Brand: Ito Yanagiso
SKU: 6046
Price: 1230.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Kakemono, unique work, 210 x 56 cm

Product number: 6046

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Ito Yanagiso and was a 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 210 cm
Width 56 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Ito Yanagiso

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Description

With vivid colors and impressive dynamism, this artwork from the Meiji period captures a crow sitting curiously on a persimmon branch. The vibrant red fruits set a lively accent within the otherwise gentle, harmonious composition and stand out impressively against the dark shadow of the crow and the subtle shading of the leaves. This careful balance between light and darkness, movement and stillness, gives the image a particular expressive power.

The work, painted on silk, bears the seal of the artist Ito Yanagiso. A jikusaki made of bone completes the traditional appearance and underscores the special value of this piece. Through the combination of natural motifs and the detailed depiction of the crow, the artwork becomes a timeless expression of Japanese aesthetics and symbolic depth.

Such a kakemono is an exceptional piece for collectors and lovers of Japanese art, one that enriches any room with its lively yet tranquil presence.

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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?.

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