Kakemono Two Cranes on a Rock Beneath the Pine
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 186 x 68 cm
- Item number:
- 4202
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiWood
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifAnimals
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
Two elegant cranes with characteristic red head markings stand on a rocky outcrop, while a gnarled pine and a delicately blossoming plum branch complete the composition in the background. The fine feather rendering and the high-contrast black-and-white design of the plumage attest to great painterly precision.
In Japan, cranes are traditionally regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune, and fidelity, as according to tradition they remain together for life. In combination with pine and plum blossom, both likewise emblems of constancy and new beginnings, an especially auspicious overall motif emerges.
The painting is done on paper, mounted with wooden rods, and dates from the Shôwa period. With its classical symbolism and careful execution, this kakemono is a timeless example of Japanese bird-and-flower painting, one that is also suitable as a gift for special occasions.
