Hôraisan - Temple Complex by the Waterfall
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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 192 cm
- Width 62 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Bone
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
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Description
Between wooded steep slopes, a powerful waterfall plunges into the depths, while an extensive temple complex with red-roofed buildings stretches along the mountain path on the rocky outcrops. The inscription "Hôraisan" at the lower edge of the image refers to the legendary mountain of the immortals from East Asian mythology, regarded as a place of longing for eternal happiness.
The finely detailed, careful brushwork in tones of green, blue, and gold creates a dense, almost overflowing natural setting in which pines, clouds, and buildings interlock harmoniously. Painted on silk, the work was created in the Shôwa period and shows the fondness for detail in landscape painting typical of this era.
The hanging scroll has knob ends made of bone and is delivered with a signed wooden box documenting the authenticity and provenance of the piece. An appealing choice for lovers of traditional Japanese landscape art.
