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.

Can I buy a print of Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13)?

Museum-quality prints of Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 13) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

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.

Accession no.: 1979.73.2.13
Credit line: Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

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.