Waaierblad met druiven en wijnranken
Tani Buncho
ca. 1800 - ca. 1900
Medium
brush
Dimensions
157; 504
About this artwork
height 157 mm x width 504 mm
Art Historical Context
Tani Buncho's *Waaierblad met druiven en wijnranken* (Fan Leaf with Grapes and Vines), dating to around 1800–1900, captures the delicate beauty of nature in a compact, elegant format. This slender artwork, measuring just 157 mm high by 504 mm wide, was designed as a leaf for a folding fan—a popular accessory in Edo-period Japan (1603–1868). Buncho (1763–1840), a versatile painter blending ukiyo-e woodblock influences with the freer literati (nanga) style, excelled in such intimate compositions, showcasing his mastery of brushwork. Rendered primarily with brush on paper or silk, the piece high...