Waterfall, Eagle and Monkey
ca. 1887
Kawanabe Kyōsai, nicknamed the 'Demon of Painting,' captures a moment of pure panic in this dramatic ink wash scroll. A fierce eagle swoops down from the pine branches above, its talons outstretched toward a terrified monkey clinging desperately to a rock at the base of a roaring waterfall. The artist masterfully uses sweeping brushstrokes to convey the rushing water and the chaotic energy of the hunt, a hallmark of his wild and expressive style that often blended traditional techniques with a touch of humor and horror.
- Technique
- Ink wash painting
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