Tan’yu shukuzu (Sketches by Tan'yu)

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Movement:
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key Notes:
Ink wash mastery, Nature studies.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Tan’yu shukuzu (Sketches by Tan'yu)" is a significant work by Kano Tan'yū, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, known for his mastery of the Kano school style. The painting exemplifies Tan'yū's innovative approach to combining traditional techniques with a personal artistic vision, thereby influencing subsequent generations of Japanese artists and contributing to the evolution of Japanese painting.

Description of the work:

"Tan’yu shukuzu (Sketches by Tan'yu)" by Kano Tan'yū is characterized by its meticulous brushwork and a harmonious composition that reflects the artist's mastery of the Kano school style. The painting features a series of detailed studies of flora and fauna, rendered with a delicate balance of ink and color, showcasing Tan'yū's ability to convey both realism and aesthetic beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Tan’yu shukuzu (Sketches by Tan'yu)