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The Return to Court of the Four Graybeards of Mount Shang (left); Su Shi’s Visit to the Wind and Water Cave (right

  • Creation date501
  • Dimensions175.0cm x 378.0cm

Explore Kanō Mitsunobu's exquisite Japanese paintings! Master of the Kanō school, known for delicate florals & gold leaf. Admired by Kyoto palaces & temples.

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The Return to Court of the Four Graybeards of Mount Shang (left); Su Shi’s Visit to the Wind and Water Cave (right

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The subject of the right screen is the future Emperor Hui (reigned 194–188 B.C.) of the Han dynasty. Although the crown prince, his rightful ascendance to the throne was threatened by his father’s desire to install a son from a favored concubine. But the unprecedented return to court of four former officials who had previously abandoned their positions and secluded themselves in the countryside near Mount Shang assured Hui’s succession. Their loyalty so impressed the emperor that he withdrew his illegitimate proposal. The left screen illustrates a poem by the renowned scholar and statesman Su Shi (Su Dongpo, 1037–1101). In 1073, as Su was traveling from Hangzhou to Xincheng, he stopped at the Wind and Water Cave to meet the young poet Li Bi. After they viewed plum blossoms and composed poetry together, Su inscribed poems on the walls of the cave. In the painting, the older man crosses a footbridge accompanied by a servant, while Li awaits his arrival seated in a pavilion high above a ravine. The slender trees and the crisp, delicate outlines of the rocks are reminiscent of works by Kano Mitsunobu, son and pupil of Kano Eitoku (1543–1590).

Artist Biography

biography and artistic style

kanō mitsunobu, a prominent figure in the kanō school of japanese painting, was born in 1565 in kyoto, japan. as the son of kanō eitoku, mitsunobu was destined to carry on the family's artistic legacy. he became an influential artist in his own right, known for his mastery of the fundamental kanō school style and his unique expression of delicate, elegant, and gentle lightness.

artistic contributions

mitsunobu's color paintings, often featuring flowers, trees, and similar subjects, made extensive use of gold-leaf, characteristic of the kanō school. his work can be seen in various kyoto palaces and temples, including the kyoto imperial palace. notably, his style is also reflected in lacquer decoration at the mausoleum of warlord toyotomi hideyoshi in kyoto's kōdaiji temple.

notable works and collaborations

* flowers and grasses of the four seasons: a lyrical variation of a common theme, featuring delicately rendered insects amidst kerria roses, peonies, chrysanthemums, and bush clover. * collaboration with his father on major castles and palaces, including azuchi castle, osaka castle, and kyoto gosho.

legacy and influence

mitsunobu's work can be found in various collections, including the metsūji temple and the metropolitan museum of art. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. important dates: * born: 1565, kyoto, japan * died: 1608 * notable collaborations and commissions: late 16th century museum collections: artistic style: delicate, elegant, and gentle lightness, characteristic of the kanō school.
kanō mitsunobu

kanō mitsunobu

1565 - 1608 , Japan

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Kanō School
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Momoyama Period Art']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Kanō Eitoku']
  • Date Of Birth: 1565
  • Full Name: Kanō Mitsunobu
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Flowers and Grasses of the Four Seasons
    • Collaboration with his father on major castles
  • Place Of Birth: Kyoto, Japan
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