Pine on a Rock
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This piece was a handmade 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 194 cm
- Width 30 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Bone
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
This kakemono unfolds in an exceptionally narrow, elongated format: at the top, pine needles sweep in dense, dark clusters from the edge of the picture, below which a rugged rock rises, at whose foot delicate grasses and bamboo stalks grow. The ink tones range from strong black to delicate gray, lending the composition a surprising depth despite its reduced means.
The pine is among the most significant plant motifs in Japanese painting: as an evergreen tree that defies wind and weather, it stands for longevity, constancy, and unbroken strength. In combination with the rock, this symbolism is further emphasized. Created in the Meiji period on paper, the hanging scroll is bordered by a dark green mounting fabric and mounted on a rod with bone end caps.
With its unusually narrow format and powerful ink painting, this kakemono is a particularly striking collector's piece that makes an impressive impact even in limited space.
