Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings 1636 - 1699

This painting by Kano Tsunenobu, a prominent figure in the Kano school, is part of an album of Chinese painting copies created between 1636 and 1699. This particular piece depicts a pair of oxen in a serene landscape setting with a tree and a water body. Tsunenobu’s refined brushstrokes and use of ink wash techniques, typical of the Kano school, create a harmonious and balanced composition, showcasing the artist's mastery of the traditional Chinese painting style. The album, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Chinese art on Japanese aesthetics during the Edo period.