Screen with sea eagle along the coast c. 1830 - 1850
ganryo
ink
ink painting
asian-art
landscape
ukiyo-e
ink
yamato-e
monochrome
This six-panel screen, titled "Screen with Sea Eagle Along the Coast," depicts a dramatic scene of turbulent waves crashing against a rocky shoreline. Created by the artist Ganryo sometime between 1830 and 1850, the work showcases the artist's mastery of ink and brushwork, capturing the movement and energy of the ocean with precise detail. The use of light and dark shades creates a sense of depth and texture, immersing the viewer in the raw power of nature. This screen exemplifies the captivating beauty and technical prowess of Japanese art in the 19th century.
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A mighty sea eagle dominates the right section, contrasting with the left screen where a series of waves vanish into the distance. Ganryo was a painter of the Kishi School, whose adherents sought to create a vibrant form of naturalism that communicated the essence of their subjects. His work is characterised by an almost agitated style of brushwork, as in the waves which rise from the surface of the sea like dragon’s claws.
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