"Maple Bridge Night Mooring"Ike Taiga · 1770

  • Creation date1770
  • Dimensions135.0 x 56.0 cm
Ike Taiga, one of the most prolific and influential artists of the Nanga, or literati school, in Kyoto, excelled in a calligraphic style called karayō, or Chinese-style writing. This screen displays Taiga’s mastery of the style in his inscription of the Chinese poem “Maple Bridge Night Mooring,” by Zhang Ji (766?–830?), whose verses Taiga frequently used in his paintings and calligraphic works. The characters, most of which are rendered in grass script, or sōsho, were powerfully brushed, with contrasting wet and semi-dry brushstrokes and broad and thin lines. The poem reads:The moon sets, crows sing, and frost fills the sky.Maple trees along the river and fires in fishing boatsface me, sleepless with lament.The bell of Cold Mountain Temple outside Suzhou tolls,At midnight, the sound reaches this boat.

Ike Taiga (1723 – 1776)

Ike no Taiga (1723-1776) was a pivotal Japanese painter of the Edo period, renowned for perfecting *bunjinga* (literati painting). Explore his classical Chinese-inspired landscapes, calligraphy & influence on Nanga style. Discover a master of nature

About this artwork

  • Title: "Maple Bridge Night Mooring"
  • Artist: Ike Taiga
  • Year: 1770
  • Original dimensions: 135.0 x 56.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color intensity: Vivid

Questions & Answers

How is the palette of ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga described?

The colors of ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

What saturation and intensity does ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga show?

The color of ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" is balanced soft in saturation and vivid in intensity.

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driftwood (#a38b6b) is the leading color of ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga.

Who is the artist behind ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring""?

""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" was created by Ike Taiga. The information on this page describes Ike Taiga's original work.

What explains the copyright situation of ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga?

""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1776.

What was Ike Taiga's age when ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" was created?

Ike Taiga was 47 years old when creating ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" in 1770. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1723.

In what year was ""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga created?

""Maple Bridge Night Mooring"" by Ike Taiga was created in 1770.

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