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Zheng Huangniu and Yushanzhu

Kanō Naizen’s ‘Zheng Huangniu & Yushanzhu’ showcases Zen monks in a classic ink wash painting. Explore dynamic brushwork, calligraphy, and symbolic themes of rural life.

Explore the captivating world of Kanō Naizen (1570-1616), a prominent member of the Kanō school known for his stunning byōbu screen paintings depicting Nanban trade & festivals. Discover his legacy and influence on Japanese art.

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Zheng Huangniu, at right, and Yushanzhu, at left, were two legendary Chinese Chan (Japanese: Zen) monks often paired in Japanese painting beginning in the early Muromachi period. Zheng Huangniu (Japanese: Seiōgyū), whose name means “Zheng of the Yellow Ox,” is known for riding a yellow ox to which he attached various objects, such as water jars and books. As is common in later Japanese examples, here Zheng rides his ox backwards. Yushanzhu (Japanese: Ikuzanshu, “Master of Mount Yu”) is said to have gained enlightenment when he fell off his donkey while riding across a bridge. The poetic inscriptions, rendered in a crisp and brusquely brushed style, are by Takuan Sōhō, one of the most influential Zen monks of his day. Right scroll:A man of the Waysits at ease, without a care,astride a yellow ox, detachedfrom the wind and dust of the world.He has left the hermitageof his garden,and from the ox’s horn hangs a sprigof peony from the Yao or Wei.Casually inscribed by the recluse monkNanzan Takuan.Left scroll:Having crossed the plank bridge again,seeking emptiness in vain,I embark on a journeywith no destination in mind.Blue mountains and green waterssurround the mounted traveler,as the rights and wrongs in the transient worldbreeze past the horse’s ears.Painting of the Master of Mount Yu Riding aDonkey, casually inscribed bySokuin Hissū Takuan—Trans. Shi-yee Liu

Artist Biography

biography of a noted artist

kanō naizen, a prominent figure in the kanō school of painting, lived from 1570 to 1616. as a member of this esteemed family of painters, he was known for his captivating works, particularly his byōbu screen paintings of nanban (southern barbarians, i.e., europeans).

early life and training

born in 1570, kanō naizen was the middle son of kanō eitoku, the head of the school. he was younger brother to kanō mitsunobu, the heir to the kano school, and older brother to kanō takanobu. naizen also had an adopted brother, the renowned kanō sanraku. naizen's training took place within the head kanō workshop in kyoto, where he worked alongside his family members to restore numerous imperial buildings, buddhist temples, and shinto shrines that were destroyed during the kamakura period and the genpei wars.

notable works and style

in 1610-15, naizen moved to edo (modern-day tokyo), the new administration capital, at the behest of the tokugawa shogunate. his style, while often overshadowed by his father and brothers, is particularly notable for its byōbu screen paintings of nanban. one of his more famous works, "festivals of toyokuni", was produced in 1605 for the seventh anniversary of the death of kampaku toyotomi hideyoshi, whose posthumous name was toyokuni daimyōjin. this piece is a prime example of his skill in capturing the essence of nanban.

legacy

naizen's personal name was shigesato, which he acquired upon officially entering the kanō school. his legacy, though sometimes overshadowed by his family members, remains significant in the realm of japanese painting, particularly in the context of byōbu screen paintings. ArtsDot.com, with its extensive collection of artworks, including those from the kanō school, provides a unique opportunity to delve into the world of japanese painting and appreciate the works of artists like kanō naizen.
kanō naizen

kanō naizen

1570 - 1616 , Japan

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Kanō School
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Tosa School']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Kanō Eitoku']
  • Date Of Birth: Kyoto, Japan (1570)
  • Date Of Death: 1616
  • Full Name: Kanō Naizen
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Festivals of Toyokuni
    • Namban folding screens
  • Place Of Birth: Kyoto
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