六月
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Ogata Kenzan captures the essence of a summer night with this lively scene of traditional cormorant fishing, a practice where fires are used to lure fish towards trained birds. A wooden boat drifts on stylized, swirling waves while a glowing red fire basket hangs precariously over the water, watched by a sleek black cormorant diving below. The composition is dominated by sweeping calligraphy that dances across the surface, blending poetry and image in a way that feels almost musical. Interestingly, Kenzan was actually more famous for his pottery than his paintings during his lifetime, often signing his ceramics with this same loose, calligraphic flair.
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