Autumn Mist Over a Pond (Kohan no ame)

Yokoyama Taikan

Created:

Movement:

1910

Tonalism

key Notes:

"Atmospheric Landscape" and "Subtle Color Harmony."

Dimensions:

25 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (64.1 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Ink and color on silk

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Autumn Mist Over a Pond (Kohan no ame)" is a significant work by Yokoyama Taikan, created in 1910, which exemplifies the Nihonga style, characterized by the use of traditional Japanese materials and techniques. The painting reflects Taikan's innovative approach to landscape representation, merging Western compositional elements with Japanese aesthetics, thereby influencing the development of modern Japanese art in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Autumn Mist Over a Pond (Kohan no ame)" by Yokoyama Taikan exemplifies the Nihonga style, characterized by its use of traditional Japanese pigments and techniques. The composition features a serene landscape enveloped in a soft mist, with muted colors that evoke the tranquil atmosphere of autumn, while the delicate brushwork captures the interplay of light and water in the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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