Who created "Album of twenty-four paintings"?

Album of twenty-four paintings was created by School of Kano Tan'yu ç©éæ¢å¹½ (1602-1674) in 17th century.

When was "Album of twenty-four paintings" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Album of twenty-four paintings" in the public domain?

Yes, Album of twenty-four paintings is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Album of twenty-four paintings

School of Kano Tan'yu ç©éæ¢å¹½ (1602-1674)

17th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1904.119

Tags

Charles Lang Freer collectionEdo period (1615 - 1868)JapanJapanese ArtThe Tale of Genjigafu

About this artwork

These paintings come from a small album of paintings that alternates themes from Japanese and Chinese literature with studies from nature. The paintings are executed in a style that combines the expressive brushwork characteristic of Chinese ink painting with the precise linear detail and delicate coloration that was practiced by Japanese court artists. The painter Kano Tan'yu established himself and his descendants as versatile professional artists whose work influenced Japanese artists of the ...

Album of twenty-four paintings

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