1645
unspecified
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang is a 1645 unspecified by Iwasa Matabei, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and water. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with a focus on earthy tones such as brown, green, and gray. In the foreground, a few trees and rocks are visible, while the background features a range of mountains that stretch up to the sky. The painting is characterized by its use of subtle color gradations and delicate brushstrokes, which create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of subtle color gradations, look up the technique of sfumato.
Iwasa Matabei (岩佐 又兵衛); original name Araki Katsumochi 1578 – July 20, 1650) was a Japanese artist of the early Tokugawa period, who specialized in genre scenes of historical events and illustrations of classical…
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