Kannon in a Bamboo Grove by Amano Hōko 天野方壺

Kannon in a Bamboo Grove 1884

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

thick outline

asian-art

old engraving style

etching

japan

tea stained

linocut print

24_meiji-period-1868-1912

pen work

coloring book page

Amano Hōko's "Kannon in a Bamboo Grove" (1884) depicts the bodhisattva Kannon seated on a rock outcrop amidst a grove of bamboo. The ink-and-color painting is a masterful example of Japanese *sumi-e* (ink painting), known for its delicate washes and subtle details. The image is characterized by soft, atmospheric effects, evoking a sense of tranquility and spiritual immersion. The composition is balanced, with Kannon positioned at the center, surrounded by the lush greenery of the bamboo grove. The painting is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.