Kakemono Waterfall Between Rocks

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
173 x 47 cm
Item number:
4373

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifLandscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

With soft, flowing ink gradations, this piece captures a waterfall squeezing its way through two dark rock formations. Fine blades of grass grow from the rocky outcrops and sway at the edge of the water cascade, while a small, red artist's seal completes the composition at the lower edge of the image.

Unlike more dramatic depictions of this motif, the waterfall shown here appears meditative rather than menacing, almost like a quiet retreat amid the mountains. This restrained pictorial language was especially popular among painters who wished to emphasize not so much the force but rather the soothing effect of flowing water.

The work, painted on paper, dates from the Shôwa period and is fitted with a wooden frame. The fine gradation of gray tones and the clear, airy pictorial composition make this kakemono a calm, unobtrusive piece of wall decor for lovers of traditional Japanese landscape painting.

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