Togakushi Mountain Range c. 19th century

"Togakushi Mountain Range" is a Japanese ink-and-color painting by Hosokawa Rinkoku (1779-1843). The artwork depicts a dramatic mountain landscape, with a small, red-roofed building nestled in the foreground and a steep cliff rising in the background. The painting is a masterful example of the *bunjinga* style, a movement in Japanese art that emphasized literati ideals and a focus on nature. Rinkoku’s work is known for its evocative use of brushstrokes and its ability to capture the essence of the natural world. This painting is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.