The Drinker

Name: The Drinker
SKU: 4282
Price: 180.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 178 x 61 cm

Product number: 4282

Height 178 cm
Width 61 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€180.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Holding a small red bowl and wearing a mischievous expression, the main figure of this kakemono stands at the center of a scene devoted to enjoyment and conviviality. The figure's bold dark robe contrasts with the finely rendered face, whose flushed cheeks and characteristic expression suggest a gathering already well underway and in high spirits.

Such humorous genre scenes, devoted to drinking together and festive merriment, had a long tradition in Japanese painting and were often executed with a wink. Unlike strictly religious or purely decorative motifs, images like this one speak of human conviviality and small weaknesses – a timeless and endearing theme.

For collectors interested in narrative and humorous kakemono beyond classical landscape motifs, this work is an entertaining choice.

Frequently asked

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?.