Shōkei|Celebrated Waterfall
1825
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a tall, glowing blue waterfall pouring down a dark cliff face. The sky above is dim, with a pale crescent moon hanging low. Jagged mountain shapes rise in the background, their edges sharp against the muted colors. The artist used simple ink lines and flat washes of color to create depth. The waterfall’s glow stands out against the otherwise muted tones, drawing your eye upward. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
