Plum Blossom in Snow

Name: Plum Blossom in Snow
SKU: 4008
Price: 140.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 197 x 47 cm

Product number: 4008

Height 197 cm
Width 47 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€140.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Between snow-covered roofs and snow-covered hills, delicate pink plum blossoms bloom in this kakemono – a classic motif that captures the contrast between winter cold and the first awakening of spring. A small village with thatched-roof houses and a simple gate lies embedded in the snowy scenery.

The brushwork alternates between soft, washed-out gray tones for snow and sky, and finer accents in pink and green for the blossom branches. This contrast between a subdued winter landscape and blooming nature is one of the most popular pictorial themes in Japanese painting, as it symbolically captures the transition of the seasons.

Plum blossoms are regarded in Japan as a symbol of endurance and renewal, as they bloom even before the actual start of spring and often in the snow. For lovers of atmospheric winter landscapes with a touch of hope, this kakemono, Plum Blossom in Snow, is a particularly appealing choice.

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?.