Return of Water Buffaloes
Abstract Expressionism
155.0 x 77.0 cm
Hamamatsu City Fuku Akino Art Museum
In Odisha, one can find the Konark Sun Temple. Akino was staying in a hotel near that temple when rain began to fall, and the torrent of water was enough to flood the roads and fields. That evening, a herd of water buffaloes crossed the water next to the hotel with their horns lined up and left a strong impression on Akino. The herd formed a single line with their heads of sharp, black horns, and pressed forward intently. The black masses of their bodies and their heavy footsteps conjure the feeling of daily life in India where everything is as one: nature, animals, and humans.
akino fuku (1908 – 2001)
Discover Akino Fuku's captivating paintings of Indian landscapes & peoples! A unique blend of Japanese & Indian art, celebrated for her travel-inspired works.
Hamamatsu City Fuku Akino Art Museum (Hamamatsu, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Return of Water Buffaloes
- Artist: akino fuku
- Original dimensions: 155.0 x 77.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Hamamatsu City Fuku Akino Art Museum
- Movement: Abstract Expressionism
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: akino fuku art , abstract expressionism , muted color palette
- Perceived brightness: bright