Kakemono Old Plum Tree in Full Bloom
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Taishô (1912–1926)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 195 x 52 cm
- Item number:
- 3939
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiWood
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifFlowers and Plants
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
With sweeping, expressive, almost calligraphic brushstrokes, this work captures the gnarled, winding trunk of a blooming plum tree, whose branches spread energetically in all directions, while individual blossoms emerge like dabs of loose ink application, lending the image palpable vitality.
The plum tree is among the most popular motifs in East Asian painting, as it is the first tree to bloom in the year, thus symbolizing endurance, renewal, and the strength of early spring. An accompanying inscription refers to the southern region of Jiangnan, while two red artist's seals complete the composition and lend it additional weight.
Painted on paper, fitted with wooden roller ends, and dating from the Taishô period, this hand-painted unique work impresses with its spontaneous, powerful brushwork and the reduction to the essential typical of literati-style ink painting, without losing expressiveness. The onset of spring made this motif a popular choice for the cooler season in the tokonoma.
