Artwork

松・滝に孔雀図と緋毛氈|Painting of Peacocks, Pines, a Waterfall, and a Roll of Red Fabric

松・滝に孔雀図と緋毛氈|Painting of Peacocks, Pines, a Waterfall, and a Roll of Red Fabric is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Totoya Hokkei. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Painting of Peacocks, Pines, a Waterfall, and a Roll of Red Fabric is a woodblock print created by Totoya Hokkei around 1818. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two peacocks with vibrant green and gold plumage standing near a waterfall, their tails spread out behind them. A pine tree and a roll of red fabric are set against the background, with Japanese text framing the image.

Technique & Style

Hokkei employed fine lines to achieve shading, particularly on the peacocks' feathers, enhancing the colors and creating a sense of depth. The use of line work adds texture and dimensionality to the birds.