Dance of the Grasses

Name: Dance of the Grasses
Brand: Gemeinschaftswerk
SKU: 6259
Price: 460.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 43 cm

Product number: 6259

Height 190 cm
Width 43 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Gemeinschaftswerk

€460.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

An extraordinary work from the Showa period that captures the delicate beauty of grasses in motion. This kakemono is a rare example of an artistic collaboration in which the talents of several artists merged harmoniously, even though their names have not been passed down.

The delicate brushstrokes on paper bring the grasses vividly to life, while the natural movement of the wind becomes almost palpable. The jikusaki made of bone underscores the value of this handcrafted unique work, which impresses through both its intricacy and its understated elegance. This artwork invites you to bring the calm and harmony of Japanese nature into your space.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Gemeinschaftswerk

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?.