Heron on Rock with Chrysanthemums

Name: Heron on Rock with Chrysanthemums
Brand: Yamamoto Baiitsu
SKU: 6344
Price: 290.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 189 x 60 cm

Product number: 6344

Height 189 cm
Width 60 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Yamamoto Baiitsu

€290.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

An impressive example of classical Japanese painting that captures the harmony between animal and nature in masterful stillness. A heron stands on a rocky outcrop with its head attentively raised, its long neck emphasizing the elegant verticality of the composition. Behind it, delicate chrysanthemums unfold – a symbol of longevity and autumn – their fine lines and muted colors forming a subtle contrast to the bird's strong black.

The work is painted on paper, with jikusaki made of wood, and dates from the Meiji period. The attribution to Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783–1856) points to the tradition of Nanga painting, characterized by its poetic view of nature and calligraphic lightness. Although the painting is stylistically close to Baiitsu's work, it is likely a later homage – an expression of the master's continuing influence on Japanese art of the 19th century.

The warm, aged coloring underscores the timelessness of the motif and lends the depiction a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Yamamoto Baiitsu

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?.