Deep Mountains in Autumn Rain

"Deep Mountains in Autumn Rain" (Shūkan no fūkei) is a notable work by Ikeno Taiga, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, known for his contributions to the literati painting style (bunjinga). The painting exemplifies Taiga's mastery of ink wash techniques and his ability to evoke the atmospheric effects of nature, reflecting the aesthetic ideals of simplicity and spontaneity prevalent in the 18th century.

"Deep Mountains in Autumn Rain" by Ikeno Taiga (1723–1776) exemplifies the artist's mastery of ink wash techniques, characterized by fluid brushwork that captures the atmospheric effects of rain on a mountainous landscape. The composition features layered mountains rendered in varying shades of gray and blue, interspersed with delicate touches of color that evoke the seasonal transition, while the use of negative space enhances the sense of depth and tranquility inherent in the scene.