Who painted Title from "Reverberations of Taiga"?

Title from "Reverberations of Taiga" was painted by Aoki Shukuya.

Where can I see Title from "Reverberations of Taiga"?

Title from "Reverberations of Taiga" is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Title from "Reverberations of Taiga"

Title from "Reverberations of Taiga" is a work on paper by Aoki Shukuya. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The artist, Aoki Shukuya, trained under Ike Taiga but added his own soft touches.

This ink painting shows a misty forest scene with tall pines and a small hut. The brushwork is loose, but the trees stand sharp against the soft background. It copies a style from Ike Taiga, a famous painter from the Edo period.

The quiet detail? The artist, Aoki Shukuya, trained under Ike Taiga but added his own soft touches. The Cleveland Museum of Art owns this piece and others like it.

You might like his student’s work next. Look up artist Aoki Shukuya (Japanese, d. 1802).

Overview

This ink painting is part of a pair of albums created by Aoki Shukuya, a student of the renowned Edo-period artist Ike Taiga. The work is a faithful copy of one of Taiga's original paintings, rendered in a style characteristic of its model.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest scene with tall pines and a small hut shrouded in mist. The imagery conveys a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, reflecting the artistic and cultural values of the time.

Technique & Style

The brushwork is loose and expressive, with the trees standing out sharply against a soft, misty background. Shukuya's technique blends fidelity to Taiga's style with his own subtle touches, adding a layer of nuance to the work.

History & Provenance

The album was titled by Kusakabe Meikaku, a prominent calligrapher, and includes a postscript by Murata Kōkoku, a painter with extensive connections in China and Japan. The Cleveland Museum of Art owns this piece and other related works.