Spring Duet on Blooming Branch

Name: Spring Duet on Blooming Branch
Brand: Takahashi Keizan
SKU: 6431
Price: 630.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 182 x 80 cm

Product number: 6431

Height 182 cm
Width 80 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Takahashi Keizan

€630.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This expansively composed work unfolds a serene spring scene, achieving a particularly generous pictorial effect through its unusual width of about 80 cm. On an old, characterfully grained tree trunk sits a pair of long-tailed birds, whose elegant form and finely nuanced plumage harmonize with the delicate abundance of the cherry blossoms. The blossoming branches extend lightly and buoyantly to the left and right, lending the image a natural lightness, while the pastel tones of white, pink, and green create a mood that is both calm and lively.

The artist places great emphasis on detail: the clearly set lines of the tail feathers, the fine shading of the petals, and the lively modeling of the rock in the lower area show a balanced union of observation and painterly elegance. The scene appears neither static nor overloaded – rather, it flows like a quiet dialogue between natural forms, colors, and the two birds, which convey a sense of closeness and togetherness. Despite its richness, every element remains coherent in itself and contributes to the harmonious overall impression.

Painted on paper and fitted with jikusaki of wood, this hanging scroll dates from the Meiji period. The seal points to Takahashi Keizan. The work impresses not only through its width but also through its craftsmanly refinement and its distinctly poetic character, which captures the atmosphere of the Japanese spring in a striking way.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Takahashi Keizan

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?.