The Glancing-Back Cat Kakejiku Hanging Scroll
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This work conveys the stillness of winter while capturing the gentle charm of a cat. Within a snow-covered, hushed landscape, a single cat pauses mid-step and turns back toward the viewer. The ground lies blanketed in white, and a line of trees recedes into the distance. Set against this crisp, clear winter scene, the cat’s bright, attentive gaze stands out with striking clarity.
That glance meets the viewer in silence, leaving a lingering sense of narrative that invites quiet reflection and imagination. The background is rendered with restrained ink gradations, allowing the hush of falling snow and the coolness of the winter air to emerge softly through the open space.
Near the cat’s feet, a few bamboo leaves and small red berries are carefully placed. Their presence introduces a subtle warmth of color, gently enlivening a landscape that might otherwise remain entirely white, and bringing a poised balance to the composition.
The artist, Nishimura Kingyo, graduated in 1987 from Kyoto City University of Arts, where he specialized in nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Based in Kyoto, he has presented work in a range of solo and group exhibitions.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
L 150 cm (59 in) x W 35 cm (13.8 in) [Scroll rod length] 40.5 cm (15.9 in) |
| Material |
[Main work] Washi Paper [Scroll rod] Wood [Scroll rod ends] Ceramic |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Maker / Brand
Founded in Gifu, a region renowned for its rich Mino washi heritage, Kaitakudo Art has been crafting kakejiku, Japanese hanging scrolls, for over fifty years. Their work is supported by skilled artisans, including nationally certified first-grade specialists in traditional art mounting who uphold time-honored techniques. From planning and mounting to retail, they oversee the entire process in-house, ensuring consistent quality at every step.
While preserving tradition, they continue to explore new possibilities for kakejiku—developing styles that suit modern interiors and sharing the beauty of Japanese art with the world.
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Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
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Kakejiku Hanging Scrolls
Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
