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Watching a Waterfall, hanging scroll, 1790 (ink and colour on silk)
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Watching a Waterfall, hanging scroll, 1790 (ink and colour on silk)
XOS5878574 Watching a Waterfall, hanging scroll, 1790 (ink and colour on silk) by Buncho, Tani (1763-1840); 112.5x51.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Tani inscribed the painting with two lines of a seven-word poem: " The stone cliff layered with rocks is extremely high. Falling waterfalls in the sky reverberate the cloud." ); Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 22587696
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Cliff Edo Period Scroll Waterfall
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This hanging scroll, titled "Watching a Waterfall" transports viewers to the serene beauty of Japan's Edo period. Created in 1790 by the talented artist Buncho, this ink and color on silk masterpiece measures an impressive 112.5x51.1 cm. The painting depicts a majestic waterfall cascading down from a towering stone cliff layered with rocks that seem to touch the sky. The artist skillfully captures the dynamic movement of water as it falls gracefully into a tranquil pool below. The vibrant colors used in this artwork bring life to every brushstroke, creating an immersive experience for those who gaze upon it. Tani, known for his poetic inclinations, inscribed two lines of a seven-word poem onto the painting: "The stone cliff layered with rocks is extremely high. Falling waterfalls in the sky reverberate the cloud". These words further enhance our appreciation for nature's grandeur and its ability to evoke emotions within us. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this exquisite piece exemplifies Japanese landscape art during the 18th century. Its delicate details and meticulous composition showcase Buncho's mastery as an artist. As we admire this remarkable print captured by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded of both our smallness in comparison to nature's magnificence and our connection to its awe-inspiring power.
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