Tatsuo Takayama ”The Embrace”
Tatsuo Takayama cherished the concept of family as a fundamental unit of human life, a theme that permeates his oeuvre. In his later years, he presented the Holy Family series, works that conveyed the profound compassion of parents for their children, the natural outpouring of familial love, and the quiet spirituality embedded in such bonds. The Embrace embodies this same spirit with remarkable clarity.
Unusually for Takayama, the work was executed with felt-tip pens. Its vivid colors and planar compositions first capture the eye, yet within them emerges the tender image of a mother holding her child. The mother’s eyes are closed, her lips forming a faint smile of serenity, while the child, unaware of the depth of her feeling, gazes outward with innocence.
The mother’s left hand, drawn larger than life, symbolizes an unyielding determination never to let the child go. Yet it is not a gesture of stern resolve; rather, it expresses the natural tenderness of a parent enveloping their child with warmth. While the term “mother-and-child” motif is common in art, this work transcends convention, presenting a vision of humanity at its most profoundly beautiful.
| Artist |
Tatsuo Takayama |
| Title |
The Embrace |
| Size |
45.5㎝×41.5㎝ |
| Frame |
Equipped
(Made by Tamondo) |
| Frame Size |
58.5㎝×51.9㎝ |
| Year of Creation |
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| Technique |
Drawing |
| Materials |
Felt pen on Paper |
| Condition |
A (Excellence) |
| Storage Condition |
A (Excellence) |
| Certificate of Authenticity |
Co-signed Label,
Certificate of Authenticity issued by Toobi Certification for Fine Arts
(Certificate to be issued later)
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Provenance
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| Shipping ･ Packing Details |
Courier delivery,
securely packaged in a custom box
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The work will be authenticated by the Toobi Certification for Fine Arts after purchase, and the certificate will be delivered together with the artwork at a later date.
Condition
The condition of each artwork, frame, and related accessories is described using the following grading:
S (Mint / Unused) – In pristine condition, as new.
A (Excellent) – Well-preserved, with no noticeable imperfections.
B (Good) – Gently aged, showing light signs of handling or time.
C (Fair) – Evident signs of age and character, with visible imperfections.
D (Displayable) – In displayable condition; flaws are present, and restoration or replacement may be considered.
