Hydrangeas in Early Summer Light

Name: Hydrangeas in Early Summer Light
Brand: Ikuta Tōzan
SKU: 6375
Price: 290.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 187 x 38 cm

Product number: 6375

Height 187 cm
Width 38 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Ikuta Tōzan

€290.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

A delicate, subtly colored painting shows two small yellow birds settling amid lush blue-green hydrangea blossoms. Delicate bamboo leaves and slender branches frame the scene, lending it an airy, summery lightness. The soft color transitions, the interplay of transparency and structure, and the calmly worked composition reflect the elegance of classical Nihonga painting.

In the upper left is a longer inscription, executed in flowing handwriting, accompanied by two red seals; another seal is placed at the lower right of the hanging scroll. This is a work stamped by Ikuta Tōzan, datable to the Meiji period. The painting is executed on fine silk, the jikusaki is made of bone and underscores the traditional grace of the hanging scroll.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Ikuta Tōzan

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?.