Mountain Village at the Foot of the Cliff

Name: Mountain Village at the Foot of the Cliff
SKU: 3604
Price: 150.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 195 x 56 cm

Product number: 3604

Height 195 cm
Width 56 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€150.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

At the foot of a mighty, steeply rising cliff, several thatched-roof houses gather in this kakemono to form a small mountain village. Bare trees and scattered pines frame the scene, while the warm, yellowish-brown tone of the paper lends the entire composition a calm, autumnal mood.

The rock formation is rendered with bold, textured brushstrokes that vividly convey its rugged texture, while the houses are only briefly suggested with fine, clear lines. This contrast between the massive natural form and the delicate human dwelling underscores the modest place of the village within the larger landscape.

Depictions of small villages at the foot of imposing cliffs or mountains are among the recurring themes of East Asian landscape painting, emphasizing the harmonious yet respectful relationship of man to nature. For collectors of calm, earthbound landscape compositions, this kakemono, Mountain Village at the Foot of the Cliff, is an atmospheric addition.

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?.