Doves in the Grass

Name: Doves in the Grass
SKU: 4288
Price: 210.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 114 x 62 cm

Product number: 4288

Height 114 cm
Width 62 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€210.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Three doves populate this kakemono, their differing postures lending the scene a natural liveliness: one stands attentively elevated on a small mound of earth, while the other two appear to be searching for food deeper in the grass.

The dense plumage is painted in fine gray tones with soft transitions, giving the birds a sculptural, almost tangible presence. In the background, loosely placed branches with blossoms suggest the season, while grasses lighten the foreground.

The composition follows the classical kachō-ga tradition, the Japanese bird-and-flower painting that has combined observation of nature with decorative pictorial effect for centuries. In East Asian symbolism, doves are regarded as a sign of peace and family cohesion, which is why depictions such as this one were often given as a gesture of goodwill.

For friends of Japanese nature painting, this kakemono, with its calm, harmonious scene, is an appealing choice.

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 Meiji (1868–1912) 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?.