1835
ink
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Kamakura no Koshi|The Filial Son at Kamakura, From the Book: Sasekishu is a 1835 ink by Yashima Gakutei, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a scene with two men in traditional Japanese attire, one kneeling and the other standing. The kneeling man wears a yellow robe with a black design, while the standing man wears a white robe with a black design. Both men wear black hats. In the background, two more men are visible through a window, also dressed in traditional attire. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with stairs. The painting features a mix of colors, including yellow, white, and black, which are used to create a sense of depth and contrast. The use of bold lines and geometric shapes adds to the overall visual impact of the piece. The artist's use of bold lines and geometric shapes is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. For more information on this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Yashima Gakutei (Japanese: 八島岳亭; c. 1786 – 1868) was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyōka poetry and surimono works.
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