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Japanese Hanging Scroll Hand Painted 'Beautiful Woman' KAKEJIKU By KiyokataMB662
Description
An elegant Japanese hanging scroll depicting a graceful bijin (beautiful woman) by the celebrated Nihonga master Kaburaki Kiyokata. The refined figure is portrayed strolling through a quiet autumn setting adorned with delicate wildflowers and swaying pampas grass. Her softly flowing kimono, decorated with seasonal motifs and subtle colors, reflects the refined elegance and poetic atmosphere that define Kiyokata's celebrated style.
Executed with exceptional precision on silk, the composition emphasizes graceful movement, understated beauty, and the quiet sophistication of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The artist's delicate brushwork captures the gentle expression of the figure while balancing the surrounding seasonal landscape with remarkable restraint. The harmonious color palette and generous use of negative space create a calm, contemplative atmosphere characteristic of classic Nihonga painting.
Kaburaki Kiyokata was one of the foremost painters of bijin-ga in modern Japan, renowned for reviving classical elegance through refined compositions and meticulous technique. His works are admired for their sensitivity, cultural authenticity, and masterful portrayal of feminine beauty, making them highly regarded among collectors of Japanese art.
Entirely hand-painted on silk, this hanging scroll represents an excellent opportunity for collectors of Nihonga, bijin-ga, and works by one of Japan's most influential twentieth-century painters.
Artist Information
Kaburaki Kiyokata (1878–1972) was one of Japan's most distinguished Nihonga painters and a leading master of bijin-ga (paintings of beautiful women). Active from the Meiji through the Shōwa periods, he developed a refined style inspired by Edo-period ukiyo-e while elevating bijin-ga into the modern Nihonga tradition. His elegant portrayals of women, sensitive compositions, and exceptional draftsmanship earned him the Order of Culture (1954) and recognition as one of the most important figures in twentieth-century Japanese art.
Size
OverallHeight: 195.7 cm / 77.05 inchesWidth: 44.1 cm / 17.36 inchesArtworkHeight: 109.3 cm / 43.03 inchesWidth: 32.2 cm / 12.68 inchesTotal Weight: 763 g / 1.68 lbs
Condition
Vintage/UsedAn old vintage collection. Please check the status in the picture
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