Enso - Calligraphy

Name: Enso - Calligraphy
Brand: Ueda Yoshizan
SKU: 6183
Price: 540.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 187 x 39 cm

Product number: 6183

Height 187 cm
Width 39 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Ueda Yoshizan

€540.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

In expressive, powerful brushstrokes, this kakemono presents the famous Zen enso, the symbol for enlightenment, strength, elegance, and the universe. The simple yet striking circular form combines harmoniously with the calligraphy placed below it, which comes from the hand of the renowned artist Yoshizan Ueda.

This work, painted on high-quality paper, captivates with its combination of traditional Zen aesthetics and modern interpretation. The wooden jikusaki lends the kakemono an elegant touch and rounds off the overall impression.

An ideal work of art for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the power of simplicity and the meditative expression of Zen painting.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Ueda Yoshizan

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?.