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Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

$43,000per set
£32,875.79per set
€37,866.27per set
CA$60,256.18per set
A$67,270.36per set
CHF 35,248.66per set
MX$823,455.27per set
NOK 447,658.32per set
SEK 422,084.96per set
DKK 282,599.85per set
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A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading "Dragon", the other reading "Tiger". Ink on handmade paper, framed. The brush strokes bold and brash, using the force the painter to move the ink around the wonderfully thick and textured handmade paper. The energy of the calligrapher is evident in each stroke and splash of ink. Taken together, the paintings are about balance, capturing the essence of "inyo" (yin and yang). In Japanese culture, the tiger represents the earth and feminine energy, "in", while the dragon represents the heavens and the masculine energy, "yo". The artist has captured both energies perfectly. The tiger expresses the feminine energy through graceful curves and undulations. Even more impressive is that this appears to be a single stroke painting, meaning the painting was completed in one continuous motion, without the brush leaving the paper.The dragon expresses the masculine energy through bold and aggressive strokes, with the ink splattering in dramatic ways across the painting. The paintings mounted floating within a black framed shadowbox with natural linen background and acrylic front. Each with two hooks for hanging on the back. Provenance: Christie's, NY Michael Smith's Palladian Villa.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.25 in (158.12 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Expressionist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor scratching to the sides of the frames.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894721024112

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