Harmony by the Water

Name: Harmony by the Water
Brand: Sōbun
SKU: 6323
Price: 330.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 193 x 38 cm

Product number: 6323

Height 193 cm
Width 38 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Sōbun

€330.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This charming kakemono from the Meiji period draws the viewer into a quiet scene by the water, where a white horse grazes peacefully beside a group of ducks. The fine execution of detail, from the delicate leaves of the trees to the reflecting stream, testifies to a high degree of craftsmanship and a sensitive feel for the beauty of nature. The work is painted on fine silk, which impressively underscores the soft, almost dreamlike character of the scenery.

It bears the seal of Sobun. A charming detail: the jikusaki are made of different materials – one of bone, the other of plastic – which lends this artwork an additional, slightly playful character of its own.

Whether as a peaceful focal point in a living space or as a valuable collector's item, this kakemono combines the grace of Japanese animal and landscape painting with a touch of quiet poetry. A work that radiates calm and invites every viewer to pause.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Sōbun

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?.