1763
ink
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
池大雅筆 蘭亭曲水図屏風 秋社図屏風|Orchid Pavilion Gathering; Autumn Harvest Festival is a 1763 ink by Ike no Taiga, a Baroque work, depicting Autumn, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows six connected panels of a misty, hilly landscape. A winding path cuts through forests of dark pine trees and rocky outcrops. Tiny figures in robes walk along bridges or gather near pavilions, while boats float on a distant river. The colors are soft—pale blues, grays, and earthy greens—with a few bright spots of red and gold. Notice how the artist uses ink to build up texture, especially in the trees and cliffs. The brushstrokes create depth without heavy outlines, making the scene feel alive. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists layer lines to build form.
Ike no Taiga (池大雅; June 6, 1723, in Kyōto, Japan — May 30, 1776, in Kyōto) was a Japanese painter and calligrapher born in Kyoto during the Edo period.
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