Kakemono Calligraphy Poem on the Plum Blossom
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 203 x 46 cm
- Item number:
- 5168
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifCalligraphy
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
Arranged in several evenly spaced columns, this calligraphy kakemono extends across the entire height of the picture, with larger and smaller characters arranged in a pleasant, rhythmic alternation. The confident, flowing brushwork reveals a practiced hand and lends the text a pleasant lightness despite its density.
In terms of content, this is a poem about the plum blossom in the cold spring – a classic theme of East Asian poetry that celebrates the first delicate blossoms as a symbol of resilience and hope amid the cold of winter. The matte green border of the hanging scroll and the warm, cream-colored picture ground form a fitting frame for this poetic text.
The calligraphy was written by hand on paper in the Shôwa period. For lovers of Japanese poetry and calligraphy, this kakemono is a particularly evocative piece that puts the anticipation of spring into words.
