Lady in Kimono Under Blossoming Plum Tree

Name: Lady in Kimono Under Blossoming Plum Tree
Brand: Itō Shinsui
SKU: 6474
Price: 1680.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 205 x 50 cm

Product number: 6474

Height 205 cm
Width 50 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Itō Shinsui

€1,680.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Beneath the spreading branches of a blossoming plum tree and an old pine, a young woman stands in a splendid yellow kimono, her gaze turned slightly upward, as if following the scent of the delicate blossoms. The carefully worked pattern of the robe, the elaborate hairstyle, and the calm, introspective bearing of the figure are characteristic of Bijinga in its classical form: the woman as part of nature, embedded in the fleeting moment of spring.

The painting bears the signature and seal of Ito Shinsui (伊東深水), one of the most significant Bijinga painters of the Showa period. The composition combines his characteristic elegance in the depiction of figures with an atmospheric landscape scene of great emotional depth.

Painted on silk, mounted with jikusaki of bone and a light blue brocade border with a gold pattern, this hand-painted unique work is complemented by a signed wooden box – a work of exceptional artistic rank.

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 Itō Shinsui

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?.