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One of Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang Rivers, 1788. Creator: Tani Bunch? (Japanese, 1763-1841)
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One of Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang Rivers, 1788. Creator: Tani Bunch? (Japanese, 1763-1841)
One of Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang Rivers, 1788. By the early age of 25, Tani Buncho had already mastered the literati painting style of the Ming dynasty Wu school. His 1788 paintings of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers clearly show a style that differs from not only the Southern Song-inspired mode of Muromachi ink painting but also the Kano school. Inscriptions by the Confucian scholar Ichigawa Kansai (1749-1820) on Returning Sails Off a Distant Coast, and the inscriptions by other elites on the remaining sections, suggest that these Wu school-style paintings were possibly ordered by newly prominent Edo period Confucian scholars. Bunchos original set of eight paintings seems to have been initially made as album leaves that were later remounted as hanging scrolls
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1615 1868 Ink And Colour On Paper Tani Buncho Japanese 1763 1841
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This print showcases one of the exquisite paintings from Tani Buncho's "One of Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang Rivers" series, created in 1788. At a remarkably young age of 25, Buncho had already mastered the literati painting style of the Ming dynasty Wu school. His unique approach to this art form is evident in these paintings, which deviate not only from the Southern Song-inspired Muromachi ink painting but also from the renowned Kano school. The inscriptions on some sections by Confucian scholar Ichigawa Kansai and other elites suggest that these Wu school-style paintings might have been commissioned by prominent Edo period Confucian scholars. Originally designed as album leaves, it appears that Buncho later remounted them as hanging scrolls. This particular piece captures the essence of traditional Japanese heritage art during the Edo period (1615-1868). The delicate brushwork and vibrant colors on paper showcase Buncho's mastery over ink and color techniques. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported to a serene landscape where rivers flow gracefully amidst lush mountains and distant shores. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this print allows us to appreciate Tani Buncho's artistic brilliance while reminding us of Japan's rich cultural legacy. It serves as a testament to his talent and enduring influence within Japanese art history.
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