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Section of a Handscroll with Waka and Underpainting of Pines is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Section of a Handscroll with Waka and Underpainting of Pines is associated with Rinpa school.

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Artwork

Section of a Handscroll with Waka and Underpainting of Pines

Honami Kōetsu , 1616

Section of a Handscroll with Waka and Underpainting of Pines is an unspecified painting by the Rinpa school artist Honami Kōetsu. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1616 handscroll section combines calligraphy and painting, showcasing the artistic synergy characteristic of its creator, Honami Kōetsu.

Subject & Meaning

The scroll features waka poetry accompanied by an underpainting of pine trees, illustrating the interplay between text and natural imagery.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies the Rinpa school's aesthetic, which Kōetsu's varied artistic endeavors helped shape, emphasizing harmony between written word and natural motif.

History & Provenance

The handscroll is now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its enduring significance.

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Artist

Honami Kōetsu

Hon'ami Kōetsu (Japanese: 本阿弥光悦; 1558 – 27 February 1637) was a Japanese calligrapher, craftsman, lacquerer, potter, landscape gardener, connoisseur of swords and a devotee of the tea ceremony.