Who painted Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13)?

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13) was painted by Aoki Shukuya in 1704.

Where can I see Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13)?

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13)?

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13)

Aoki Shukuya , 1704

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13) 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 13) is a Japanese ink painting by Aoki Shukuya, featuring a simple depiction of rocks, trees, and mountains.

Subject & Meaning

The subject matter reflects traditional Japanese landscape elements, with the artwork's primary purpose being the practice of ink and brush techniques under the guidance of a master.

Technique & Style

The piece exhibits bold lines, particularly in the tree renderings, characteristic of the style of Shukuya's master, Ikeno Taiga, indicating the influence of Taiga's teachings on Shukuya's work.

History & Provenance

Created by Aoki Shukuya, a pupil of renowned Kyoto artist Ikeno Taiga, this leaf is part of a portfolio used for learning and honing traditional Japanese painting skills.

Context

This artwork is typical of the traditional Japanese apprenticeship system, where copying a master's compositions was a standard method for young artists to learn and master ink and brush techniques.