鈴木松年筆 老松図屏風|Aged Pines
1883
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1883
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows two tall pine trees with twisted branches and sharp needles. The background is a pale, warm color, almost like gold, with a few faint mountains in the distance. The trees are drawn with thick, dark ink that makes them stand out against the soft background. The artist used ink on gold-leaf, which is rare and shiny. This makes the painting look almost like it’s glowing from behind. The trees look old and strong, with gnarled trunks and lots of detail in their branches. If you like this style, check out Suzuki Shōnen 鈴木松年.
