Kakemono Four Cranes in the Grass Beneath Pines

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Toyohiko
Dimensions (height x width):
103 x 33 cm
Item number:
3294

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Details about the sold piece

  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifAnimals
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Unlike the flying crane, which is usually depicted in a swooping dive or with outstretched wings, this hanging scroll shows a group of four cranes resting and foraging on the ground, huddled closely together beneath gnarled pines.

The birds are rendered with a fine brushstroke in warm beige and gray tones on silk, their characteristic red crowns glowing subtly. The gnarled pines in the background, likewise a symbol of endurance and long life, reinforce the symbolism of the composition and at the same time create a dense, sheltered pictorial space.

The slightly earthy gold tone of the mounting fabric and the calm, earthbound composition create a warm, almost domestic mood that differs markedly from the vast expanse of sky in a flying crane motif. The artist's signature and red seal are found along the lower edge of the picture.

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