Kingfisher Hunting
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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 61 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
In a steep dive between swaying reed stalks, the kingfisher in this kakemono is captured in the moment of the hunt – wings spread wide, gaze fixed on its target. The fine brushstrokes of the reed leaves create a movement that lends dynamism to the scene despite the stillness of the image.
At the lower edge of the image, white chrysanthemums bloom among the reeds, a classic motif of Japanese bird-and-flower painting (Kachô-ga) that combines observation of nature with decorative elegance. The scene was painted on silk, a material that lends a particular depth to the delicate color gradations of plumage and plants.
The jikusaki at the ends of the roller rods is made of wood and blends unobtrusively into the naturalistic overall effect of the work. This kakemono from the Shôwa period is a fine example of Japanese nature painting and an enrichment for any collection of Asian art.
