Old Trees late 18th - early 19th century
kamedabosai
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll
ink paper printed
henna art
hand drawn type
japan
ink-on-paper
hanging-scroll
linocut print
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
tattoo art
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
doodle art
calligraphy
Kameda Bōsai's "Old Trees" (late 18th - early 19th century) is a striking example of Japanese calligraphy. The work, composed of bold black brushstrokes on a light background, conveys the essence of aging trees with a dynamic and expressive approach. The calligraphic style showcases the artist's mastery of ink control and brushwork, highlighting the beauty and longevity of nature. The piece is a testament to Bōsai's skill and sensitivity as a calligrapher, offering viewers a glimpse into the aesthetic principles of Japanese art.
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Bōsai was the friend of Daigu Ryōkan, a Zen Buddhist monk and poet, whose calligraphy is also admired, and may be the ‘mountain hermit’ referenced in the poem. Old trees are imbued with the face of spring;Cold waterfalls arouse mysterious reverberations.I am thinking of a mountain hermitWho can appreciate the wind and dew without restraint.
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