Delicate Peony in Quiet Light

Name: Delicate Peony in Quiet Light
Brand: Tanaka Kakashi
SKU: 6324
Price: 270.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 198 x 48 cm

Product number: 6324

Height 198 cm
Width 48 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Tanaka Kakashi

€270.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

With quiet elegance, a peony unfolds on this Kakemono from the Showa period, its blossom brought to life through delicate ink technique. The monochrome execution on high-quality paper draws the eye to the nuanced brushwork and the subtle interplay of light and dark. Through its reduction to the essential, the motif takes on a meditative quality that invites the viewer to pause.

The clearly set lines and delicate gradations come together in a harmonious composition that expresses both the natural grace of the peony and the distinctly Japanese aesthetic of emptiness. The Jikusaki made of bone underscore the value and traditional craftsmanship of this one-of-a-kind piece.

This work is a stylish companion for spaces meant to radiate calm and timeless beauty. It appeals to lovers of traditional Japanese painting as well as to collectors who value the balance of simplicity and expressiveness in their art.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Tanaka Kakashi

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?.