Kakemono Rising Sun, Breaking Wave

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Signature / Stamp:
Ogata Gekkô
Period:
Meiji (1868–1912)
Dimensions (height x width):
172 x 60 cm
Item number:
5606

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifLandscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Minimalist and powerful at the same time, this kakemono shows a breaking wave beneath a rising sun, whose delicate orange enlivens the picture space otherwise held in ink tones. A few, confidently placed brushstrokes suffice to capture the movement of the water and the force of the spray.

The hanging scroll bears the signature and seal of Ogata Gekkô (1859–1920), one of the important painters of the Japanese Meiji era, whose works are known for their reduced, expressive pictorial language. The work was painted by hand on silk, the jikusaki is made of wood and complements the classic hanging scroll mounting.

The motif of sun and wave stands in Japanese symbolism for renewal, strength, and the constant change of nature. For collectors of Japanese painting, this kakemono is a particularly appealing piece not only for its attribution, but also for its restrained, masterful pictorial composition.

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