Dragons Growl by Ryū Kōbi

Dragons Growl c. mid 18th century

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ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll

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toned paper

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water colours

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ink paper printed

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japan

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possibly oil pastel

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ink-on-paper

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handmade artwork painting

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hanging-scroll

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linocut print

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

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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.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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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