Broken-Ink Landscape (Haboku sansui zu)

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key Notes:
Ink wash simplicity, Nature's abstraction.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Broken-Ink Landscape (Haboku sansui zu)" is a notable work by Kano Tan'yū, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, created in the 17th century. This painting exemplifies the haboku technique, characterized by its expressive brushwork and monochromatic palette, reflecting the influence of Zen aesthetics and the Kano school's emphasis on integrating traditional Chinese landscape painting with Japanese sensibilities.

Description of the work:

"Broken-Ink Landscape (Haboku sansui zu)" by Kano Tan'yū is a notable example of the haboku style, characterized by its expressive use of ink wash to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The composition features bold, sweeping brushstrokes that delineate mountains and water, while the interplay of light and dark tones evokes a serene yet dynamic natural landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Broken-Ink Landscape (Haboku sansui zu)