Kakemono Mount Fuji over Blossoming Village

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
177 x 60 cm
Item number:
4289

This piece has been sold.

Sold – no longer available

This piece was a handmade one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

More items in category LandscapesAll one-of-a-kind Japanese Painting pieces

See new one-of-a-kind pieces first

We feature every delivery from Japan in the newsletter first – before the pieces show up in search results.

About once a week. No spam. Promised. Unsubscribe at any time via the link in each issue.

By signing up you accept our privacy policy.

You might like these pieces

Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiCeramics
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifLandscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Above bands of clouds rises the snow-covered peak of Mount Fuji, while in the valley below a small village can be seen amid blossoming trees – a composition that connects Japan's most famous mountain with a quiet, almost idyllic everyday scene.

The delicate pink blossom clouds in the lower part of the image contrast effectively with the cool blue-gray of Mount Fuji and the warm ochre tones of the sky, while small figures on a path between the houses bring the image to life. Created in the Shôwa period on silk, the painting is signed; the jikusaki ends are made of ceramics.

As a symbol of permanence, sublimity, and national identity, Mount Fuji is one of Japan's most frequently painted motifs and is still associated with prosperity and long life today. This kakemono combines the monumentality of the mountain with the lightness of blossoming nature.

Frequently asked

Related topics