Dragon and Tiger

Yokoyama Kazan

Created:

Movement:

1888

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key Notes:

Dynamic duality, Symbolic confrontation.

Dimensions:

25 1/4 x 50 1/4 in. (64.1 x 127.6 cm)

medium:

Ink on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Dragon and Tiger," created by Yokoyama Kazan in 1888, exemplifies the artist's mastery of traditional Japanese ink painting techniques while integrating Western influences. The work reflects the symbolic duality of strength and power, as the dragon represents the heavens and the tiger symbolizes the earth, showcasing Kazan's ability to convey complex themes through dynamic composition and meticulous detail.

Description of the work:

"Dragon and Tiger," created by Yokoyama Kazan in 1888, is a dynamic ink painting that juxtaposes the powerful imagery of a dragon and a tiger, symbolizing the duality of strength and ferocity in Japanese culture. The composition is characterized by bold brushwork and a fluid application of ink, with the dragon coiling gracefully amidst swirling clouds, while the tiger is depicted in a poised stance, both figures rendered with meticulous attention to detail and a striking contrast between the fluidity of the dragon and the solidity of the tiger.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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