Kakemono Sparrows in Bamboo
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 190 x 60 cm
- Item number:
- 5752
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiSculpture
- Material HonshiSilk
- MotifAnimals, Flowers and Plants
- TechniqueHand-Painted
- Wooden BoxYes
Description
Several sparrows frolic playfully among the slender stalks of a bamboo, some in flight, others perched calmly, lending the composition a lively dynamism. Bamboo and sparrows are among the classic motifs of Japanese bird-and-flower painting and symbolize sociability, adaptability, and a close connection with nature.
The delicate green and gray tones of the bamboo leaves contrast with the warm brown and yellow of the birds' plumage, while a calligraphic character complements the composition in the lower part of the image. The fine, precise brushwork attests to great skill in depicting the birds' movements and the delicate structure of the leaves.
Painted on silk and fitted with roller ends made of plastic, this work dates from the Shôwa period and is delivered with a wooden box. A cheerful, nature-connected motif, ideally suited for lovers of classical Japanese animal painting.
