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Under the Cherry Blossom Rain

Kakemono, unique work, 210 x 60 cm
Product number: 6285

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Sōkan and was a 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 210 cm
  • Width 60 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Wood
  • Material Honshi Silk
  • Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
Signature / Stamp:
Sōkan
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Description

A captivating moment was captured here by the Japanese artist Sokan, who masterfully depicts the gentle beauty of a young woman under a cherry tree. The hand-painted artwork was created in the Showa era and lovingly rendered using traditional techniques on fine silk.

At the center of the picture stands the elegant lady, whose brilliant red kimono with detailed patterns perfectly accentuates her grace. She gently holds onto her hat while cherry blossom petals drift down from the tree like a gentle rain. The warm, harmonious colors of the painting convey a sense of lightness and poetic calm.

The composition, complemented by the stylish wooden jikusaki, offers a wonderful opportunity to enrich your living space with Japanese elegance and cultural depth. A treasure that captivates not only art lovers, but also all those who value an atmosphere of quiet beauty and harmony.

Frequently asked

No – as a one-of-a-kind piece it exists in a single example only.
We would be glad to look for one. Get in touch with the details of the object you are looking for and we will see what we can do.
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?.