Dragons Growl c. mid 18th century
ryukobi
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll
toned paper
water colours
ink paper printed
japan
possibly oil pastel
ink-on-paper
handmade artwork painting
hanging-scroll
linocut print
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
watercolor
calligraphy
"Dragons Growl" is a hanging scroll, a popular format in Japanese art, created by Ryū Kōbi, a prominent calligrapher of the Edo period (1603-1868), in the mid-18th century. This work showcases Kōbi's mastery of the "kaishu" style, characterized by its clear and simple strokes, often used in formal settings. The bold, dynamic lines convey the energy and power of the dragons, with the "growl" referring to the powerful, rhythmic movement of the brushstrokes. It is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Comments
The rendering of the calligraphy embodies the characteristics of the animals described: the sinuous dragon, the crouched tiger, the darting rabbit, and the free bird. Read from the top right, down, and over to the left column: “Dragons GrowlTigers RoarRabbit DashBirds Soar” 龍啀乕嘨 兎走鳥飛
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