Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo ZhongshuIke Taiga · 701

701
99.0cm x 32.0cm

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

A small boat carrying the scholarly passenger, who might be on his way to visit a friend in one of the houses in the distance, is described by wavy, sharp, hard, and needle-thin lines. A cluster of smaller houses is seen in the distance at the right. The gray palette of the painting is highlighted by coal-black ink lines that delineate bare twigs of trees and rounded contours of hills and mountains. Ike Taiga’s inscription at the top right reads “After the brush of Guo Zhongshu, Ike Mumei” (Hō Kaku Chūjo hitsu Ike Mumei). Guo Zhongshu, a tenth-century Chinese painter, was known for his eccentric behavior. Taiga must have become acquainted with Guo’s name and work through painting manuals such as the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, introduced in Japan after its first publication in China in 1679.

About this artwork

Title: Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu
Artist: Ike Taiga
Year: 701
Original dimensions: 99.0cm x 32.0cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Main color: Driftwood
Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

How strong are the colors of "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu"?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" by Ike Taiga is recorded with a muted saturation and a balanced intensity.

What color harmony does "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" by Ike Taiga display?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" by Ike Taiga displays a unified palette color harmony.

Who is the artist behind "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu"?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" is attributed to Ike Taiga.

Is "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" by Ike Taiga: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who made "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu", and when?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" was created by Ike Taiga in 701.

When was "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" made?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" dates from 701. The date places the work within Ike Taiga's career and its era.

Do the colors of "Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" appear strong or soft?

"Wintry Landscape, in the Style of Guo Zhongshu" by Ike Taiga shows a balanced color intensity.