Kakemono Raccoon Dog in Moonlight
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 190 x 60 cm
- Item number:
- 4085
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiWood
- Material HonshiSilk
- MotifAnimals
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
Huddled up with an alert gaze, a small raccoon dog – called "tanuki" in Japan and often referred to as a raccoon dog in this country – sits here beneath an overhanging branch of blooming bush clover. Above it floats a delicate crescent moon, painted in soft ink tones, lending the whole scene a calm, autumnal night mood. The animal's dense, plush fur is masterfully rendered with fine brushstrokes and gentle shading.
In Japanese folk culture, the tanuki is considered a clever, cunning creature and is often associated with prosperity and good fortune, while bush clover (hagi) is a classic symbol of autumn. This combination of animal and plant motifs was especially popular among painters of the kachō-ga tradition. Created on silk during the Shōwa period, the work is bordered by a light blue-gray frame and mounted on a wooden rod.
With its charming choice of motif and evocative night scenery, this kakemono, Raccoon Dog in Moonlight, is a particularly endearing collector's piece for lovers of Japanese animal painting.
