Artwork
Fish Basket Kannon (Gyoran Kannon)
Fish Basket Kannon (Gyoran Kannon) is an unspecified painting by the Joseon dynasty painting artist Bokkei Saiyo. It dates from 1404 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2015.465
- Credit line
- Gift from the Collection of George Gund III
About this work
Overview
Fish Basket Kannon is a painting by Bokkei Saiyo, dated to around 1404. It is a significant work held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman in a kimono, barefoot and with her black hair tied up, holding a wicker basket with a rope handle. Her calm demeanor and downward gaze suggest a contemplative or devotional attitude, characteristic of the Kannon figure.
Technique & Style
Executed on a light brown background, the painting showcases the artist's attention to detail in the woman's flowing kimono and the basket she holds. The overall effect is one of tranquility and simplicity, reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the time.
Context
This work is an example of Japanese art from the early 15th century, a period marked by distinct cultural and artistic developments. While it shares some contemporaneity with the European Renaissance, the two movements are distinct and unrelated.
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