Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers 1667 - 1713

"Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers" is a long handscroll painting by Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713), a prominent artist of the Kano school during the Edo period in Japan. The scroll, dated 1667-1713, depicts eight famous landscapes of the Xiao and Xiang rivers in China, as interpreted by the artist in the style of literati painting. It showcases the beauty and grandeur of the natural scenery through the use of delicate brushstrokes, subtle washes, and atmospheric perspective.