Kakemono Old Pine Above the Rocky Outcrop
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Signature / Stamp:
- Eisen'in Hōin
- Period:
- Meiji (1868–1912)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 188 x 43 cm
- Item number:
- 3359
This piece has been sold.
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Eisen'in Hōin and was a 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.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiBone
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifFlowers and Plants
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
With a bold, at times almost dry brushstroke, a gnarled, old pine rises from a rugged rock, its needles arranged in dense, cloud-like clusters, while the trunk spirals upward in dramatic twists.
The pine is one of the most significant symbols in Japanese painting and represents longevity, steadfastness, and constancy even under adverse circumstances, a meaning conveyed here with particular intensity through its great age and weathered bark. The reduced ink painting largely dispenses with color, allowing structure and depth to emerge solely through contrasts of light and dark.
The kakemono is painted on paper, fitted with jikusaki made of bone, and was presumably created in the Meiji period. In the lower right are the painter's signature and red seal.
