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Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 12)

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 12), by Aoki Shukuya, 1704
Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 12), by Aoki Shukuya, 1704

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 12) is a work on paper by the Baroque artist Aoki Shukuya. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 12) is a portfolio piece showcasing a traditional Japanese artistic style. It features a simple composition of natural elements.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts rocks, trees, and mountains, likely serving as a study or exercise in capturing natural forms. The simplicity of the composition suggests a focus on technique over representational detail.

Technique & Style

Executed in a traditional Japanese manner, the work reflects the influence of Ikeno Taiga, a renowned Kyoto artist. The use of simple lines and shapes is characteristic of Taiga's style, which the artist has adopted in this piece.

History & Provenance

The artist was a pupil of Ikeno Taiga, following a traditional apprenticeship model where students learned by copying their master's compositions to master various ink and brush techniques.

Artist & collection

Artist

Aoki Shukuya

Aoki Shukuya (1737–1802) was a Japanese artist.

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