Woman Under a Sakura Branch

Name: Woman Under a Sakura Branch
Brand: Kamenaga Goro
SKU: 6218
Price: 320.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 190 x 60 cm

Product number: 6218

Height 190 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:

Kamenaga Goro

€320.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This impressive kakemono from the Showa period depicts a graceful woman in a vivid red kimono, standing beneath delicate cherry blossoms. The detailed depiction of the traditional garment and the fine handiwork on silk attest to the great craftsmanship of the artist Goro Kamenaga, whose seal adorns the work.

The painting captures the beauty of the Japanese cherry blossom, regarded as a symbol of impermanence and renewal. The elegant posture of the woman and the blossoms in her hand convey a sense of calm and contemplation.

The artwork is painted on silk, with the jikusaki made of wood, which underscores the traditional style of the piece. Please note that the mounting shows slight damage in the upper area, which, however, does not diminish the charm and authenticity of this historical artwork.

This kakemono is a true unique work and a valuable collector's item for lovers of classical Japanese painting and culture.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Kamenaga Goro

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) 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?.