Rain Over the Stream c. 19th century
yanagawaseigan
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll
word art style
hand-lettering
lettering
hand drawn type
hand lettering
japan
ink-on-paper
word art
hanging-scroll
hand-drawn typeface
calligraphic
coloring book page
calligraphy
small lettering
"Rain Over the Stream" is a calligraphy work by Japanese artist Yanagawa Seigan, dating back to the 19th century. This hanging scroll, crafted in ink on paper, showcases the artist's masterful command of the brushstrokes in the "kaisho" style, known for its clear, block-like characters. Seigan's work is characterized by its rhythmic and flowing lines, reflecting the artist's deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. The scroll is a testament to the enduring legacy of Japanese calligraphy, where the beauty of written language transcends mere communication and becomes an art form in its own right.
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Thick, undulating brushstrokes crowd together on paper, some trailing off like the tail of a cloud. Written in cursive script, the sharp edges of characters turn into circles and curved lines. Unlike calligraphy in the standard style, the size and spacing of the characters changes spontaneously, creating a visual rhythm on the paper. Although written in four lines of varying lengths, the poem is a quatrain of seven characters each, a typical Chinese poetry format. Yanagawa was a well-known kanshi poet master and associated with figures like Fujita Tōko, whose rubbing is on display in this gallery.十年孤負水雲期満面黄沙両鬂絲手把琴絃心語口世間能有幾人知For ten years I have idled my time alone like floating clouds,On my face of yellow sand, both sideburns have turned tocotton.Holding my qin, I converse with my heart:In this world, who can know this feeling'(Trans. adapted from Stephen Addiss)
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