Geese in Autumn Stream c. mid 19th century

"Geese in Autumn Stream" (c. mid-19th century) by Tsubaki Chinzan (1801–1854) is a delicate and detailed ink-and-color painting that depicts geese in a serene autumnal landscape. The artist, a master of the *kanga* style, captures the fleeting beauty of nature with a masterful use of brushstrokes and subtle washes. The geese, rendered with expressive precision, glide gracefully through a stream bordered by reeds and rocks. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and the gentle transition of seasons. This exquisite work, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Chinzan's talent for capturing the essence of the natural world in a poetic and evocative manner.