Swallow at the Waterfall

Name: Swallow at the Waterfall
Brand: Nishioka Sosen
SKU: 6277
Price: 390.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 184 x 45 cm

Product number: 6277

Height 184 cm
Width 45 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Nishioka Sosen

€390.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This impressive kakemono captures the grace of a swallow in flight while a waterfall gently plunges into the depths in the background. The artist's masterful painting subtly combines movement and stillness – the bird glides through the air with wings spread wide, while the falling water forms a calm, meditative backdrop.

The contrast between the finely detailed foliage of the maple tree in the upper section and the flowing, almost abstract lines of the waterfall gives the work a distinctive balance. Through the use of fine silk as painting ground, the scene unfolds with a subtle transparency that underscores the natural elegance of Japanese art.

Created in the Showa period, this unique work has jikusaki made of bone and was crafted using traditional techniques. It is not only an impressive collector's item, but also a wonderful addition to any room meant to create a calm yet dynamic atmosphere.

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 Nishioka Sosen

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?.