Landscape with Waterfall, central scroll of a set of three

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key Notes:
Natural Harmony, Cascading Waterfall
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Landscape with Waterfall, central scroll of a set of three" is a significant work by Kano Yōsen'in, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, known for his contributions to the Kano school of painting. This piece exemplifies the harmonious integration of natural elements and the use of ink and color on silk, reflecting the aesthetic values of the time and influencing subsequent generations of Japanese landscape artists.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Waterfall, central scroll of a set of three" by Kano Yōsen'in exemplifies the traditional Japanese ink painting style, characterized by its fluid brushwork and harmonious composition. The central scroll features a cascading waterfall surrounded by lush foliage and distant mountains, rendered in a palette of muted greens and grays, which emphasizes the serene and contemplative nature of the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape with Waterfall, central scroll of a set of three