Dove on a Branch

Name: Dove on a Branch
Brand: Suzuki Shonen
SKU: 6224
Price: 330.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 45 cm

Product number: 6224

Height 190 cm
Width 45 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Suzuki Shonen

€330.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This fine kakemono from the Showa period depicts an elegant dove sitting on a branch. The simple yet expressive composition captures the tranquility of nature perfectly. The bird, masterfully painted in delicate gray tones, gazes attentively into the distance, radiating a peaceful calm. The natural depiction of the branch and leaves complements the image and creates a harmonious interplay.

The artwork was painted on paper by the renowned artist Suzuki Shonen, whose seal signs the work. The jikusaki made of wood lends the piece a traditional and authentic note that rounds off the overall picture.

This kakemono is an excellent example of Japanese nature painting from the Showa period. It brings a calm, meditative atmosphere to any room and is ideal for lovers of traditional Japanese art.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Suzuki Shonen

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?.