River Landscape Edo period, 18th-19th century???

Editor: Here we have "River Landscape," a screen attributed to Shūgetsu Tōkan. It's quite large, over 141 inches wide! The ink wash creates such a misty, ethereal feel. What strikes you about its composition? Curator: The arrangement of forms across the panels is deliberate. Notice how the mountains are distributed, creating a rhythm of high and low, light and dark. Consider the negative space, the unpainted areas. How does it contribute to the overall sense of depth and balance? Editor: It almost feels like the negative space is as important as the painted forms, creating a sense of distance and atmosphere. Curator: Precisely. It's not merely a representation of landscape, but a meditation on space and form. The artist skillfully uses the materials to create a harmonious whole. What have you found particularly insightful about this work? Editor: I see now how the artist uses space to guide the viewer's eye and evoke a sense of tranquility. Curator: Indeed, the work is more than just an image; it's an experience crafted through careful manipulation of form and space.