School of Fishes 1890 - 1892

"School of Fishes" is a delicate ink painting on silk created by Seki Shūkō between 1890 and 1892. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Shūkō's masterful control of ink washes, capturing the movement of a school of fish with delicate lines and subtle shading. The simplified forms and the subtle, atmospheric background evoke a sense of tranquility and emphasize the beauty of the natural world. This exemplifies Shūkō's artistic style within the Japanese painting tradition.