Nocturnal Robber

Name: Nocturnal Robber
SKU: 6251
Price: 730.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Kakemono, unique work, 102 x 53 cm

Product number: 6251

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Details about the sold piece

Height 102 cm
Width 53 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

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Description

This remarkable kakemono from the Meiji period captures a haunting scene in which a nocturnal robber is depicted in the gentle glow of moonlight. The robber is absorbed in a moment in which he helps himself from a purse, which impressively captures the tension and drama of the moment. The fine details and the vivid depiction emphasize the artist's skill and lend the work a fascinating dynamism.

The artwork was painted on silk and rounded off by a jikusaki made of wood, which underscores the traditional aesthetic. It is an impressive piece of Japanese art that draws the viewer into a mystical nighttime scene. An extraordinary highlight for any collection, uniting history and craftsmanship.

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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?.

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