Artwork
View of Xiao Xiang
View of Xiao Xiang is an unspecified painting by the Renaissance artist Kenkō Shōkei. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1997.113
- Credit line
- Bequest of Mrs. A. Dean Perry
About this work
Overview
View of Xiao Xiang is a painting depicting a serene landscape with a distant sailboat.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates "Returning Sail off Distant Shore", one of the Eight Views of the Xiao-Xiang River, a theme that inspired numerous artworks.
Technique & Style
The work reflects the influence of Chinese landscapes, which were popular in Japan during the artist's time, on its style and composition.
Context
The theme and style of the painting are related to other Japanese artworks, including those by artist Kenkō Shōkei.
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