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Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang

Tani Bunchō , 1788

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang, by Tani Bunchō, unspecified, 1788
Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang, by Tani Bunchō, unspecified, 1788

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang is an unspecified painting by the Nihonga artist Tani Bunchō. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1980.188.4
Credit line
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

About this work

Overview

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar is a painting from a set of album leaves depicting the Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang, a theme rooted in Chinese poetry and painting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts geese alighting on a sandbar, evoking a serene atmosphere. The Xiao-Xiang area, with its mist-shrouded Xiang River landscape, has long inspired artists and writers, symbolizing the complexities of human emotions.

Technique & Style

Characterized by soft lines and muted colors, the painting's tranquil scene is rendered in a style consistent with other Japanese artists of its time.

History & Provenance

The work is part of a set that may have been commissioned by Japanese Confucian scholars, as suggested by inscriptions on similar pieces.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Tani Bunchō

Artist

Tani Bunchō

Tani Bunchō (1763–1841) was a Japanese artist, born in Negishi.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang?

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang was painted by Tani Bunchō in 1788.

Where can I see Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang?

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang?

Wild Geese Descending on a Sandbar, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang is associated with Nihonga.