Paars gras, deel twee by Yashima Gakutei 屋島岳亭

Paars gras, deel twee 1827 - 1839

natural stone pattern

toned paper

water colours

possibly oil pastel

chalky texture

carved into stone

watercolour bleed

natural texture

organic texture

watercolor

"Paars gras, deel twee" is a Japanese artwork by Yashima Gakutei, a renowned artist of the Edo period. This piece, created between 1827 and 1839, depicts a plain brown paper surface with visible creases and a slight discoloration, typical of aging paper. This unassuming piece, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, hints at Gakutei's unique and often subtle approach to art, a departure from the vibrant and detailed works of his contemporaries.