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Cypresses

  • 801
  • 151.0cm x 160.0cm
In this dramatic close-up of a single landscape element, Ikeda Koson renders a timeless moment in a grove of hinoki cypresses. He depicts an atmosphere of misty space and shifting light by skillfully varying ink tones from black to gray in the leaves of frond-like branchlets. Texture and form result from the application of wet ink over pale washes on the tree trunks. Koson, a pupil of the Rinpa revivalist Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828), brought a fresh vitality to standard themes in the Rinpa repertoire through his virtuoso brushwork and ability to convey naturalistic forms without sacrificing the bold decorative impact of his predecessors.
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ikeda koson (1801 – 1866)

Explore Ikeda Koson (1801-1866), a renowned Japanese painter of the Rinpa school. Discover his vibrant landscapes, court festivals & masterful brushwork. See works at The Met & British Museum! #JapaneseArt #Rinpa #IkedaKoson

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