The Begging Monk

Name: The Begging Monk
SKU: 3560
Price: 130.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Kakemono, unique work, 195 x 44 cm

Product number: 3560

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Details about the sold piece

Height 195 cm
Width 44 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

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Description

Bent over, with straw hat, begging bowl and walking staff, a monk goes his way – a depiction of great simplicity that captures both movement and humility with a few, well-aimed brushstrokes. The reduced palette underscores the modesty of the depicted motif.

The figure is accompanied by a calligraphic inscription that refers to the teachings of the famous Zen master Hakuin, lending the image an additional spiritual depth. The kakemono was created in the Shôwa period (1926–1989) on paper and unites image and script into a coherent whole.

The jikusaki made of wood completes the classic mounting. A contemplative hanging scroll for lovers of Zen-influenced ink painting and Japanese calligraphy.

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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?.

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