Kakemono Spring Village in the Mist

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Ozeki Keishū
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
195 x 44 cm
Item number:
6321

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This piece was handmade by Ozeki Keishū 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 HonshiSilk
  • MotifLandscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

In soft light and delicate colors, this hand-painted kakemono opens up to the viewer a picturesque spring village, extending amid blossoming cherry trees and mysterious wisps of mist. The masterful composition lets the eye wander through an intricate landscape, past small houses, delicate trees, and figures capturing everyday village life. The delicate application of color on fine silk lends the scene an atmospheric depth that hovers between dream and reality.

The work bears the seal of Ozeki Keishu and dates from the Showa period. The high-quality jikusaki made of bone complement the traditional appearance and underscore the special value of this unique work. It is an impressive example of Japan's subtle landscape painting, in which nature and man come together in harmony.

This kakemono is ideal for lovers of Japanese art who are looking for a work that radiates both tranquility and vibrancy. It sets a poetic accent in any room and invites one to discover new details again and again.

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