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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artwork

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 2)

Aoki Shukuya , 1704

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 2) 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.: 1979.73.2.2
Credit line: Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

About this work

He trained under the painter Ikeno Taiga, and you can see Taiga’s free, expressive style in the way the ink flows.

You see a quiet forest scene with tall trees, jagged rocks, and mist between the mountains. The brushwork is loose and fast, like quick sketches on paper.

This artwork is one of several by Aoki Shukuya made during the Edo period in Japan. He trained under the painter Ikeno Taiga, and you can see Taiga’s free, expressive style in the way the ink flows. These sketches were likely practice, helping Shukuya master how to draw nature with speed and feeling.

Look up the artist: Aoki Shukuya (Japanese, d. 1802).

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Overview

Reverberations of Taiga, Volume 2 (leaf 2) is a work from a portfolio by Aoki Shukuya, a Japanese artist active during the Edo period.

Subject & Meaning

The portfolio features a serene forest landscape with towering trees, rugged rocks, and mist-shrouded mountains, capturing the tranquility of the natural world.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, rapid brushwork, the sketches demonstrate Shukuya's mastery of ink techniques, reflecting the expressive style of his mentor, Ikeno Taiga.

History & Provenance

As a pupil of Taiga, Shukuya likely created these sketches as practice exercises to hone his skills in depicting natural motifs with spontaneity and emotion.