Willow Kannon 1810s

toned paper

water colours

asian-art

japan

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This 19th-century painting by Sakai Hōitsu, titled "Willow Kannon," depicts the Buddhist deity Kannon, known for compassion and mercy. Standing against a golden background, Kannon is adorned in elaborate robes with a jeweled crown and necklace. A willow branch held delicately in her right hand symbolizes grace and beauty. The intricate details and vibrant colors exemplify the elegance and refinement of the Rimpa style, a prominent art movement in 18th and 19th-century Japan.