Begonia in Bloom by a Garden Stream

Kano Tsunenobu

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Floral Elegance, Tranquil Landscape

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Begonia in Bloom by a Garden Stream" is a work by Kano Tsunenobu, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, known for his contributions to the Kano school of painting. This piece exemplifies Tsunenobu's mastery in depicting natural subjects, reflecting the aesthetic values of the time and the integration of flora within serene landscapes, which were significant in Japanese art for their symbolic associations with beauty and transience.

Description of the work:

"Begonia in Bloom by a Garden Stream" by Kano Tsunenobu exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and composition, featuring a vibrant depiction of begonia flowers set against a serene garden stream. The painting employs a delicate balance of natural elements, utilizing intricate brushwork to convey the textures of both the flora and the water, characteristic of the Kano school's emphasis on harmony between nature and artistic expression.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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