Landscape with Waterfall and Raftsmen

Name: Landscape with Waterfall and Raftsmen
SKU: 3699
Price: 175.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 51 cm

Product number: 3699

Height 190 cm
Width 51 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€175.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

In this kakemono, a narrow waterfall plunges between rugged rock formations into a calm river course, on which two raftsmen use long poles to propel their simple raft forward. In the background, further rocks suggest a winding path that climbs up into the wooded slopes.

The ink work skillfully alternates between strong, dark accents for rocks and trees and lighter, open areas for water and sky, creating a convincing sense of depth. The two tiny human figures on the raft provide a lively counterpoint to the overwhelming natural setting while also making clear its immense scale.

Motifs featuring waterfalls and raftsmen are among the classic subjects of Chinese-Japanese landscape painting, which always depict man as a small, respectful part of a greater natural order. For lovers of dynamic landscape compositions, this kakemono, Landscape with Waterfall and Raftsmen, is a lively enrichment.

Frequently asked

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?.