Waves at Matsushima
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting is a six-panel folding screen. It shows a stylized seascape with waves and a few islands. The islands have trees and rocks. The waves are depicted in shades of gold and white. The sky is yellow. The painting has a lot of detail in the waves and the trees. The artist used different shades of gold to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of movement and energy. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Ogata Kōrin.
