Kakemono Iris in Ink Tones

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
184 x 51 cm
Item number:
5338

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiCeramics
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifFlowers and Plants
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

With sparing, deliberately placed brushstrokes, an iris blossom unfolds at the lower edge of the image, its leaves stretching upward in varying shades of gray ink. The upper area of the image is deliberately left empty, creating space for the handwritten verses that add a literary dimension to the work.

The iris is one of the most popular summer motifs in Japanese art and traditionally represents courage as well as the transition from spring to summer. The restrained, almost sketch-like execution in pure ink painting lends the motif a particular lightness and leaves much room for the viewer's imagination.

Painted on paper, with a jikusaki made of ceramics, this hand-painted unique work dates from the Shôwa period. It is a stylish choice for anyone who is enthusiastic about the reduced aesthetic of classical Japanese ink painting.

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