Distant Autumn Colors 1783

"Distant Autumn Colors" is a hanging scroll created in 1783 by the Japanese artist Ryū Kōbi (1715-1792). This piece exemplifies the art of calligraphy, with its elegant and flowing strokes of ink that form stylized Chinese characters. The work is a testament to the beauty of the written word as an art form and demonstrates Kōbi's mastery of brushwork and ink techniques. Now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this calligraphy evokes a sense of tranquility and artistic refinement, showcasing a key aspect of Japanese aesthetic traditions.