Created:
Movement:
1810
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key Notes:
"Naturalistic Landscape" and "Cultural Symbolism"
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Dimensions:
10 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (26 x 36 cm)
medium:
Ink and color on paper
story of the work:

Tani Bunchō (1763–1840) created "Mount Fuji" during the Edo period, reflecting the influence of traditional Japanese landscape painting and the burgeoning interest in naturalism. This work exemplifies Bunchō's mastery of the "Nihonga" style, which integrates Western techniques while maintaining a distinctly Japanese aesthetic, contributing to the broader discourse on the representation of nature in Japanese art.

Description of the work:

"Mount Fuji" by Tani Bunchō (1763–1840) is a prominent example of Japanese landscape painting, characterized by its meticulous attention to natural detail and the harmonious composition of elements. The artwork features the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji, rendered with delicate brushwork and a subdued color palette, which emphasizes the mountain's grandeur and the serene atmosphere of the surrounding landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Mount Fuji