Rocky Landscape
ca. 1887
Towering, jagged peaks pierce the misty sky in this dramatic landscape, looking almost like stone teeth biting into the clouds. Kawanabe Kyōsai, nicknamed the 'Demon of Painting' for his wild energy, uses bold, sweeping brushstrokes to create a dizzying sense of height. Tiny pine trees cling desperately to the cliffsides, while a waterfall and small village nestle at the bottom, emphasizing the sheer scale of nature. Known for painting while drinking sake and finishing works in minutes, Kyōsai here shows a masterful, contemplative side of his traditional ink wash skills during the late Meiji period.
- Technique
- Ink wash
- Material
- Silk
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