White Clouds and Crimson Trees 1888

"White Clouds and Crimson Trees" is a hanging scroll by the Japanese artist Tanomura Chokunyū, created in 1888. This artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a serene landscape of misty mountains, flowing water, and lush vegetation. The painting exemplifies the *literati* style of Chinese and Japanese art, a style characterized by its emphasis on refined brushwork, elegant composition, and poetic subject matter. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly the delicate rendering of the clouds and the vibrant hues of the trees, evokes a sense of tranquility and spiritual serenity.