Moonlight over Blossom Branches
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Mōri Baiyū and was a 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 183 cm
- Width 59 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
Description
This atmospheric kakemono captivates through its harmonious combination of delicate blossoms and a gentle moon that hovers over the scene like a silent observer. The artist Baitomo has captured the beauty and transience of spring with a sure hand and a fine sense of aesthetics. The white blossoms with delicate pink centers seem to positively glow in the soft moonlight, exuding a subtle, calming elegance.
The masterful execution on fine silk emphasizes the subtle nuances and the refined brushwork typical of high-quality Japanese painting of the Showa period. The carefully crafted wooden jikusaki complement this extraordinary work of art in a traditional manner, rounding off its authentic grace with style.
Ideally suited as a meditative focal point for living rooms or rooms of rest, this kakemono lends your space an atmosphere of deep tranquility and contemplative beauty. An artful unique work that will delight lovers of traditional Japanese art as well as friends of fine, understated elegance alike.
