Lake Biwa in Four Seasons 1834

Nukina Kaioku's "Lake Biwa in Four Seasons" (1834) is a four-panel screen depicting the famous Japanese lake. The screen is a striking example of the *bunjinga* style, blending literati painting with traditional Japanese landscape elements. Kaioku's depiction is notable for its evocative use of light and shadow, conveying the changing seasons and the beauty of Lake Biwa. The work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Kaioku's mastery of ink and wash techniques.