Monkey Reaching for Persimmon Fruit

Name: Monkey Reaching for Persimmon Fruit
Brand: Shungai
SKU: 6228
Price: 360.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 195 x 53 cm

Product number: 6228

Height 195 cm
Width 53 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Shungai

€360.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This unique kakemono from the Showa period shows a curious monkey reaching out from a climbing plant to grasp a ripe persimmon fruit. The lively depiction of the monkey in motion and the delicate, flowing lines of the plant lend the work a dynamic yet harmonious appeal. The brightly colored orange fruits provide a gentle accent of color within the otherwise subdued composition.

The image was painted on paper and bears the seal of the artist Shungai, known for his fine brushwork and his affection for depicting nature. The jikusaki made of wood completes this kakemono and emphasizes its traditional character.

This work is an outstanding example of the connection between nature and the animal world in Japanese art and is ideally suited for collectors and lovers of Japanese painting. It brings a playful yet peaceful atmosphere to your collection or living space.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Shungai

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?.