Who painted 「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village”?

「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village” was painted by Urakami (Uragami) Gyokudō 浦上玉堂 in ca. 1815–20.

Where can I see 「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village”?

「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village” is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village”?

「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village” is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village”

Urakami (Uragami) Gyokudō 浦上玉堂 , 1818

「残雨半村」図|“Lingering Rain over Half the Village” is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Urakami (Uragami) Gyokudō 浦上玉堂. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Urakami Gyokudō created “Lingering Rain over Half the Village” around 1818, using ink on paper.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1818 by Uragami Gyokudō, this landscape work utilizes ink applied to paper as its primary medium.

Created in 1818 by Uragami Gyokudō, this landscape work utilizes ink applied to paper as its primary medium. Unusually, the support originated as a folding fan before being remounted as a hanging scroll, a format transformation that influences the composition's spatial handling. The piece depicts a mountainous scene, consistent with Gyokudō's focus on landscape genres.

The work is classified formally as a painting, and the monochromatic application of ink suggests a reliance on tonal variation rather than color to define the rugged terrain and atmospheric qualities implied by the title.

History & Provenance

Created in 1818 by the Japanese artist Uragami Gyokudō, "Lingering Rain over Half the Village" originated in Japan as a landscape painting depicting mountains. The work was originally executed in ink on paper in the format of a folding fan before being mounted as a hanging scroll. While specific details regarding its original commission or early ownership chain are not provided in the available records, the artwork eventually entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains housed. The piece is classified within the museum's paintings department, representing Gyokudō's output from the early nineteenth century.

Overview

Urakami Gyokudō created “Lingering Rain over Half the Village” around 1818, using ink on paper. This landscape painting, originally executed on a folding fan, now exists as a hanging scroll. The work presents a serene, atmospheric scene of a village nestled between mountains, where a recent downpour leaves parts of the landscape shrouded in mist and moisture, while others begin to dry.

Subject & Meaning

The composition portrays a secluded village situated within a mountainous terrain, enveloped by the aftermath of a recent rain shower. The title, "Lingering Rain over Half the Village," directly reflects the visual narrative: one portion of the settlement appears still drenched, while the other emerges from the dampness, suggesting a moment of transition. This atmospheric depiction captures the transient beauty of nature's elements.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Urakami (Uragami) Gyokudō 浦上玉堂

Urakami Gyokudō, also written Uragami Gyokudō (1745-1820), was a Japanese painter, musician, poet, and calligrapher associated with the Nanga, or literati, school.

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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