Kakemono Irises

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Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
128 x 72 cm
Item number:
4405

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiSculpture
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifFlowers and Plants
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Two blue irises in different shades of blue sway above narrow, upright leaves, while a dragonfly with outspread wings appears to be landing on one of the stems. The coloring is bold and clear, the motif typical of the summer months, when depictions of irises are traditionally displayed in the tokonoma. In the lower right of the picture field a small red artist's seal can be seen.

The kakemono was hand-painted on silk during the Shôwa period (1926–1989), which lends the depiction a particular luminosity and delicacy in the color gradations. The combination of iris and dragonfly is one of the popular summer motifs of Japanese painting and at the same time symbolizes grace and the transience of the moment.

The roller rods are fitted with ends made of plastic, and the picture support consists of fine silk. Anyone looking for a decorative, well-preserved hanging scroll with a cheerful, summery motif will find in this hand-painted unique work an evocative piece of traditional Japanese art.

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