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Fish and Rock

Rinkyo

1536

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Nihonga Renaissance Renaissance Still Life Momoyama Period

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Fish and Rock is a 1536 unspecified by Rinkyo, a Nihonga work, depicting Momoyama Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Rinkyo
When & what style?: 1536 · Nihonga
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a single fish jumping out of water near a jagged rock. The fish is dark and sleek, with a sharp tail, while the rock looks rough and textured. The background is mostly plain, with just a hint of wavy lines to suggest movement. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to make the scene feel alive. The fish’s scales and the rock’s details are simple but full of energy. Next, look up the momoyama period to see how this style fits into Japanese art history.