Pagoda on the Cliff

Name: Pagoda on the Cliff
Brand: Kano Shūshin
SKU: 6333
Price: 290.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 37 cm

Product number: 6333

Height 190 cm
Width 37 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Kano Shūshin

€290.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This subtle kakemono from the Meiji period shows a reduced yet expressive landscape that draws the eye to a pagoda enthroned high atop a steep cliff. Loose ink painting suggests rocks and drifts of mist, creating a mysterious, almost spiritual mood. The pagoda, small in the distance, thus becomes the quiet center of the image, embodying permanence and calm.

The work was executed on fine silk and bears the seal of Kano Shushin. The sparing use of ink and the deliberate emphasis on empty space create a powerful interplay of suggestion and openness. The jikusaki made of bone blend harmoniously into the overall effect and emphasize the high-quality character of this hanging scroll.

The poetic power of this painting lies in its restraint: it is a work that invites the viewer to contemplation and makes palpable the connection of nature, architecture, and spirituality. An impressive piece of Japanese painting tradition that unites simplicity and depth alike.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Kano Shūshin

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Meiji (1868–1912) 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?.