Early Spring in the Mountain Villages

Name: Early Spring in the Mountain Villages
Brand: Matsumura Baiseki
SKU: 6278
Price: 180.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Kakemono, unique work, 150 x 47 cm

Product number: 6278

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Matsumura Baiseki and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

Height 150 cm
Width 47 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Matsumura Baiseki

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Description

This elegant hanging scroll from the Showa period, signed by Matsumura Baiseki, depicts an idyllic village scene set against the backdrop of a gentle mountain. The fine brushstrokes and subtle color nuances lend the depiction a particular depth and calm.

At the center stands a traditional, thatch-roofed house, overtopped by a blossoming cherry tree. The delicate blossoms symbolize spring and the cyclical change of nature. A single figure, dressed in blue, moves through the scenery and lends the painting a lively dynamism.

Painted on paper and finished with jikusaki made of bone, this artwork radiates a particular harmony. The masterful composition unites traditional Japanese aesthetics with a gentle, poetic mood, making this hanging scroll a valuable addition to any collection or interior design.

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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?.

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