New Year's Sun and Old Pine Tree 1800
tempera, color-on-silk, painting, print, hanging-scroll, ink
tempera
color-on-silk
painting
asian-art
landscape
japan
hanging-scroll
ink
orientalism
line
japanese
calligraphy
Ito Jakuchu's "New Year's Sun and Old Pine Tree" (1800) is a striking example of the artist's mastery of ink and wash painting, a traditional Japanese art form. The painting depicts a large, luminous red sun rising above a gnarled pine tree, symbolizing renewal and longevity. The bold brushstrokes and minimalist composition convey the power and beauty of nature with a sense of dynamism. This artwork reflects Jakuchu's deep interest in the natural world, and his ability to capture its essence through his art.
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One of the great eccentric painters of the Edo period, Jakuchū managed the family grocery until he was 40, passed the business to his younger brother, and devoted himself to painting. He developed a unique style of powerful brushwork, fantastic forms, and sharp, colorful detailing drawn from his study of the Kanō school and Chinese painting. The pine and the sun are auspicious motifs in this painting, making it suitable for display on New Year’s Day. According to the inscription, Jakuchū created it in his final year of life, when he was 85 by the East Asian system of counting.
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