This Morning's Autumn (left)

Watanabe Kōkan 渡辺公観

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Movement:
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key Notes:
Autumn Landscape, Poetic Atmosphere
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Dimensions:
172 × 363 cm (67 11/16 × 142 15/16 in.)
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"This Morning's Autumn (left)" by Watanabe Kōkan, created in the late Edo period, exemplifies the artist's mastery in blending traditional Japanese painting techniques with Western influences, particularly in the use of perspective and color. The work reflects the aesthetic values of the time, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the changing seasons, which were central themes in Japanese art, and has contributed to the understanding of cross-cultural exchanges in art during this period.

Description of the work:

"This Morning's Autumn (left)" by Watanabe Kōkan 渡辺公観 is characterized by its delicate use of color and intricate brushwork, which evoke the serene beauty of an autumn landscape. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of natural elements, including trees and foliage, rendered with a meticulous attention to detail that reflects the artist's mastery of traditional Japanese painting techniques.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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This Morning's Autumn (left)