Kakemono Fuji in Broad Ink Strokes with Inscription

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Meiji (1868–1912)
Dimensions (height x width):
200 x 87 cm
Item number:
4691

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiBone
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifLandscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

With only a few broad brushstrokes, this kakemono captures the characteristic silhouette of Mount Fuji, whose snow-covered summit region is suggested by light reserves left within the ink surface. Above the mountain, loosely applied, sweeping lines run like bands of clouds or wisps of mist, lending the composition breadth and movement. A small signature at the lower right completes the image.

For centuries, Mount Fuji has been regarded as a sacred mountain and the most important symbol of Japan, honored by countless painters and poets. Created in the Meiji period (1868–1912), this hanging scroll was hand-painted on paper and shows, in its reduced, almost abstract pictorial language, how much expression can be achieved with a few skillful brushstrokes.

The scroll rods are fitted with bone ends. As a symbol of permanence, sublimity, and the close connection of Japanese culture to nature, this kakemono is an atmospheric unique work for lovers of classical landscape painting.

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