Plum Blossoms in Quiet Morning Light

Name: Plum Blossoms in Quiet Morning Light
Brand: Tokuoka Shinsen
SKU: 6367
Price: 280.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 124 x 49 cm

Product number: 6367

Height 124 cm
Width 49 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Tokuoka Shinsen

€280.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Emerging delicately from the light-toned background, a plum branch stretches diagonally through the composition. The pink and purple blossoms are set in fine gradations, some transparent, some with denser application of color, so that they appear to float. On a lower branch sits a small bird, calm and attentive, its head tilted slightly. Its plainly rendered plumage forms a quiet counterpoint to the lively abundance of blossoms and draws the eye into the intimate center of the scene.

The effect of the image arises from restraint and rhythm. Empty areas are deliberately employed, giving the branches room to breathe. The ink lines of the branches vary between softly flowing washes and clear accents, creating an impression that is natural, almost breathing. The bird seems to be part of this stillness, not as a narrative center, but as a quiet companion to the changing of the seasons.

The work was executed on paper and dates from the Shōwa period. The seal points to Tokuoka Shinsen. A jikusaki of wood and a signed wooden box complement the kakemono, underscoring its careful presentation and the respectful handling of this poetic depiction of nature.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Tokuoka Shinsen

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?.