Yueyang Pavilion (after Shao Zhenxian)

Ikeno Taiga 池大雅

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Lyrical Landscape, Traditional Chinese Aesthetics

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Yueyang Pavilion (after Shao Zhenxian)" by Ikeno Taiga is a significant work that reflects the artist's engagement with classical Chinese themes and aesthetics, particularly the literary and cultural heritage associated with the Yueyang Pavilion, a celebrated site in Chinese poetry. Created during the Edo period in Japan, this painting exemplifies the cross-cultural exchange between Japan and China, showcasing Taiga's mastery in integrating traditional Chinese landscape elements with Japanese artistic sensibilities.

Description of the work:

"Yueyang Pavilion (after Shao Zhenxian)" by Ikeno Taiga is a hanging scroll that exemplifies the artist's mastery of ink wash techniques, characterized by fluid brushwork and a harmonious composition. The painting depicts the iconic Yueyang Pavilion set against a backdrop of misty mountains and serene waters, employing a subdued color palette that enhances the atmospheric quality of the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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