Landscape with a Solitary Hut c. 1760s

Yosa Buson, a prominent Japanese painter and poet of the Edo period, created "Landscape with a Solitary Hut" c. 1760s. This ink and color on paper hanging scroll exemplifies Buson's signature style known as "Nanga" or "Southern Painting", which blended Chinese painting aesthetics with Japanese sensibilities. The work depicts a serene mountain landscape with a small hut nestled amidst trees, emphasizing the tranquility and harmony of nature. Buson's masterful brushstrokes and delicate washes create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the scene. This artwork is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.