Minneapolis Institute of Art
Akashi Bay
Ike (Tokuyama) GyokuranLinkedCulture matchlcp-a44dfa3cefd0
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Folding fan, mounted as hanging scroll, ink on paper sized with mica
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 116887
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Gyokuran depicts a Japanese scene, one that she likely observed first-hand, rather than an idealized and imagined Chinese landscape. This fan is typical of Gyokuran's oeuvre—small in format, and lacking in great drama, but rich in refinement, finesse and tranquility. The mood set by the poem is echoed in the painting. Using an atmospheric perspective, Gyokuran depicts a poignant image of the loneliness of a cold autumn evening as distant fishing boats sail away, the suggestion of loved ones left behind. On Akashi Bay this evening's moon is glittering brightly— boats far out at sea are rowing away Asia
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- Credit line
- Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; formerly given to the Center by Mr and Mrs Makiji Hase
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