Grasses and Clover Blossoms Beneath the Crescent Moon
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This piece was a handmade 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 180 cm
- Width 33 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
A slender crescent moon hangs quietly above tall ornamental grasses bent in the wind, among which small red clover blossoms shimmer through – one of the most evocative combinations of the classical Japanese autumn motifs (aki no nanakusa), capturing the transience and quiet beauty of the season. A single dark bird flies low over the grasses, reinforcing the impression of a peaceful autumn evening.
Painted with a few softly flowing ink lines and delicate accents of color on paper, the work unfolds an almost lyrical restraint, in which ample empty space is deliberately employed as a compositional device. The signature and red seal at the lower edge of the image attribute it to the Shōwa period.
The mounting in soft green with a subtle cloud pattern and wooden rollers underscores the calm overall mood of the painting. A poetic kakemono for all who appreciate simple, nature-inspired motifs and wish to bring a touch of quiet Japanese autumn atmosphere into their own home.
