Spring at the Old Cherry Blossom

Name: Spring at the Old Cherry Blossom
Brand: Suma Taisui
SKU: 6434
Price: 470.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 208 x 61 cm

Product number: 6434

Height 208 cm
Width 61 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Suma Taisui

€470.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Between sturdy tree trunks and delicate blossoms, a quiet scene of early spring unfolds. The cherry blossoms glow in a fine white, while their reddish-shimmering buds set a warm accent against the light background. Several small birds have settled in the branches – their movements appear light and carefree, as if listening to the barely perceptible rustling of the young leaves. The alternation of soft and vigorous brushstrokes gives the work a natural vividness without disturbing the harmony of the composition.

The painting reveals a confident hand that reflects the character of the Meiji period: elegance, clarity, and a deep sensitivity for seasonal mood. The cherry branches are finely graduated, the coloring of the blossoms remains restrained yet luminous, and the interplay of trunk, leaves, and ground plants creates a calm, balanced overall image. The birds provide the narrative accent – they are observers and part of spring at the same time.

Executed on silk and fitted with jikusaki made of bone, the hanging scroll bears the seal of Suma Taisui. It is kept in a signed wooden box, preserving the character of a carefully guarded work of art. Provenance notes point to a connection with Osaka and to the artistic tradition under the teacher Kubota Tōsui, which is clearly reflected in the fine execution.

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 Suma Taisui

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?.