Poetry Party at Orchid Pavilion
This is a composition that depicts the Chinese man of letters Wang Xizhi meeting 41 men of letters at the Orchid Pavilion on Mount Xianglu and composing poetry while facing a meandering stream. It is a subject that was especially popular in the Southern School of Chinese painting. The piece expresses trees, rocks, and people with unconstrained strokes, colors with a sense of transparency, and soft dotting, features characteristic of Taiga. In the upper left of the picture,
Ike Taiga (1723 – 1776)
Ike no Taiga (1723-1776) was a pivotal Japanese painter of the Edo period, renowned for perfecting *bunjinga* (literati painting). Explore his classical Chinese-inspired landscapes, calligraphy & influence on Nanga style. Discover a master of nature
Shimane Art Museum (Matsue, Japan)
Discover the captivating art of Hokusai & Western masters at the Shimane Art Museum, nestled on Lake Shinji’s serene shores. Explore Momoyama screens and a global artistic perspective.
About this artwork
- Title: Poetry Party at Orchid Pavilion
- Artist: Ike Taiga
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Shimane Art Museum
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
