Hibiscus Flowers and Grasshopper

Name: Hibiscus Flowers and Grasshopper
Brand: Kawasaki Shoko
SKU: 6448
Price: 380.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 215 x 53 cm

Product number: 6448

Height 215 cm
Width 53 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Kawasaki Shoko

€380.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Large, pale blue hibiscus flowers open amid lush, gray-green leaves, while a single grasshopper rests on a leaf, animating the scene with calm presence. The composition relies on subtle gradations of color and a sparing use of detail, so that the flower calyxes and foliage appear almost weightless. This motif captures the quiet beauty of a summer day and conveys an atmosphere of serenity and natural harmony.

The kakemono bears the signature and seal of Kawasaki Shoko, an artist of the Showa period who devoted himself to traditional flower and insect painting (kachō-ga with insects). During this period, many painters valued the fine observation of nature and translated it into reduced yet expressive compositions that invite the viewer to mindfulness. Kawasaki Shoko is known for his clear line work and the harmonious balance of color and empty space.

Painted on paper, the work unfolds a cool yet vivid palette of gray and blue tones that lends the texture of the petals and the veining of the leaves a particularly plastic quality. The jikusaki made of bone lend the piece an elegant, traditional mounting. It comes with a signed wooden box. This hand-painted unique work brings the meditative calm of Japanese nature depictions into the room and is especially suited for enthusiasts who appreciate subtle elegance and the beauty of simple motifs.

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 Kawasaki Shoko

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?.