Lake and Mountains 1885 - 1889

Hashimoto Gahō’s *Lake and Mountains* is a masterful example of the *suibokuga* style of Japanese ink painting. Created between 1885 and 1889, the painting features a serene landscape of misty mountains and a tranquil lake, rendered in shades of gray ink on silk. The artist, known for his evocative landscapes, uses subtle washes of ink to convey depth and atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of nature and the tranquil simplicity of the scene. The painting is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.