Waterfall in the Mountains in Monochrome Ink
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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 198 cm
- Width 39 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
With powerful simplicity and poetic depth at once, this hand-painted kakemono depicts an imposing waterfall making its way through a mountainous landscape. The monochrome ink technique brings the contrast-rich dynamism of the falling water and the quiet grandeur of the surrounding nature into perfect balance. Finely set nuances and varying brush strengths lend the scenery an impressive sense of spatial depth.
This work was created in the Showa period and is executed on high-quality paper. The jikusaki made of wood blend harmoniously into the overall composition and emphasize its traditional character. Accompanying calligraphy in the upper area complements the landscape motif with a literary accent and lends the image additional cultural depth.
As a decorative piece, this kakemono creates an atmosphere of calm and clarity while at the same time bringing the powerful beauty of untouched nature into the room. It is an ideal collector's item for lovers of classical Japanese ink painting who value expression, harmony, and craftsmanly precision.
