Who painted 祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine?

祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine was painted by Unknown in 1616.

Where can I see 祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine?

祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine?

祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine

Unknown , 1616

祇園大鳥居屏風|The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine is a two-panel folding screen, originally sliding doors (fusama), executed in ink, color, and gold on paper.

About this work

Overview

The Torii Gate of Gion Shrine is a two-panel folding screen, originally sliding doors (fusama), executed in ink, color, and gold on paper. It depicts a vibrant scene of everyday life centered around a prominent red gate.

Subject & Meaning

The scene focuses on the Torii Gate of Gion Shrine, surrounded by a bustling crowd, horse riders, and distant buildings. The composition conveys the gate's importance as a communal hub.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold colors, notably a dominant yellow scheme, and dynamic composition, the work's style shows influences reminiscent of Baroque art, with meticulous attention to textures of architecture and attire.

History & Provenance

Originally designed as sliding doors (fusama), the piece was later remounted as a two-panel folding screen. Specific historical context or ownership history is not provided.

Context

Created for a likely religious or domestic setting given its original form as fusama, the piece reflects the blend of religious landmarks with daily life in its time.

Legacy

While direct artistic descendants are not specified, its Baroque-esque elements suggest an influence on or reflection of broader cross-cultural artistic exchanges of its era.