Kakemono Harmony by the Water

This charming kakemono from the Meiji period draws the viewer into a quiet scene by the water, where a white horse grazes peacefully beside a group of ducks. The fine execution of detail, from the delicate leaves of the trees to the reflecting stream, testifies to a high degree of craftsmanship and a sensitive feel for the beauty of nature. The work is painted on fine silk, which impressively underscores the soft, almost dreamlike character of the scenery.

It bears the seal of Sobun. A charming detail: the jikusaki are made of different materials – one of bone, the other of plastic – which lends this artwork an additional, slightly playful character of its own.

Whether as a peaceful focal point in a living space or as a valuable collector's item, this kakemono combines the grace of Japanese animal and landscape painting with a touch of quiet poetry. A work that radiates calm and invites every viewer to pause.