The Man and the Bird
Sold – no longer available
This piece was a handmade one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 186 cm
- Width 66 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Ceramics
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
An old, bearded sage sits absorbed in thought on a rock, gazing after a bird that passes above him through a misty sky – a scene reminiscent of the scholar and hermit motifs of Chinese-Japanese ink painting, in which the contemplation of nature takes center stage and man appears as an attentive observer of the world.
With loose, sketch-like brushstrokes, the robe, beard, and posture of the old man are captured, while the bird appears in full motion with just a few, precise strokes. The restrained, earthy color palette underscores the calm, meditative atmosphere of the scene and draws the eye entirely to the old man's quiet gesture.
Painted on paper and framed by a border with golden vine decoration, this kakemono is an evocative example of classical ink painting. It is excellently suited for collectors who are enthusiastic about philosophically charged motifs of East Asian art.
