Crows on Snow Landscape

Name: Crows on Snow Landscape
SKU: 6222
Price: 370.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 194 x 48 cm

Product number: 6222

Height 194 cm
Width 48 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€370.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This kakemono from the Showa period shows a quiet, snow-covered landscape animated by a flock of crows. The minimalist depiction on fine rice paper captures the essence of a wintry scene, in which the crows move across the gray sky and rest in the bare trees. The subdued coloring and the soft contours of the mountains in the background create an atmosphere of tranquility and melancholy.

The artistry of this work is reflected in the fine execution of the crows, which convey a sense of dynamism in their movement and arrangement, while the rest of the landscape remains in deep silence. The jikusaki made of wood completes the traditional appearance of this artwork and emphasizes its authenticity.

This work is an outstanding example of Japanese landscape painting, which depicts the beauty and impermanence of nature with just a few brushstrokes. Ideal for collectors and lovers of Japanese art who wish to bring a touch of Zen aesthetics and tranquility into their surroundings.

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?.